Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked ...

E3 (ZTF) could be visible in dark skies with the naked eye if it continues to brighten. NASA explains how to see it. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ...

A meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday night, according to astronomers.

To best view the Eta Aquarids, find an area well away from city lights or street lights. On a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair, lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking. Experts say you can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour in ideal viewing conditions early Tuesday, lasting until May 28.

The best views of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower began on Sunday, and you’ll have another chance early morning Tuesday to ...

Bits and pieces of Halley’s Comet, which last swung by Earth in 1986, will be visible as meteors in upcoming days. The ...

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Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, more planets gather in the morning, and the Eta Aquariid meteors join in.

In early May 2025 the annually recurring Eta Aquariid meteor shower will grace the night sky. The meter shower peaks on May 5 ...

Images of a supposed "Smiley Face Moon" have been popping up on social media. Here's what's real about this week's sky show.