You will not find this meteor shower on our annual list, yet there's a chance it will be the very best display of the year! After Memorial Day fireworks are over, continue gazing toward the sky for rare meteors due to enter Earth's atmosphere that night (or the following night). The circumstances for producing a shower of this kind are rather unique, making this a brand-new, one-time only event! Read on.
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Read our articles on meteor showers and discover the best viewing times over the course of the year.
Love shooting stars? The Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks July 28-29th. Learn when and where to watch!
Read MoreMark your calendar for August 12-13, when the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks. See why this shower is a skywatcher's favorite!
Read MoreThe Eta Aquarid meteor showers are exciting because they are the dust left behind by the famous Halley's Comet, some of which can be quite impressive!
Read MoreThe first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids, peaks January 3! See what's in store for this year's shower, how they got that name, and when and where to watch!
Read MoreLearn more about these two showers and where and when to watch!
Read MoreBundle up and head outside to watch the December Geminids, considered the best of the annual meteor displays. Learn more about this active meteor shower coming to a backyard sky near you!
Read MoreLove shooting stars? Then you'll love the annual Orionid meteor shower, which is caused by debris from the most famous of all comets, Halley's Comet. Will this be a good year for viewing?
Read MoreThe Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks in the early morning hours of April 22. Learn more about this annual shower and what you can expect from this year's show.
Read MoreGet ready for November’s annual light show! Is this a good year to see the Leonids? Find out!
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