There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.
There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.
The two biggest showers of the year are expected to have excellent viewing conditions, while others may produce unusually bright meteors known as fireballs.
A single bright meteor from the Geminid meteor shower of December 2017. Photo by VW Pics/Contributor)
Here are the top meteor showers of 2026 to mark on your calendar:
Lyrid meteor shower: April 21-22
Want to make a wish on a shooting star? Up to 10-20 can be seen per hour during the Lyrid Meteors' peak in April.
The meteor shower is known for being bright and colorful. And this year, the peak will happen this weekend, giving more people…
Do you need wish on a shooting star? Watch for the Orionid meteor shower on October 21-23.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks Sunday night into early Monday morning, and is the last major event on the celestial calendar this…
The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year
August's Perseid meteor shower will peak soon. Know where and when to view this celestial event.
