Stargazers on the lookout for meteors were treated to an extra nighttime spectacular on Tuesday night as spirals appeared in the sky along the East Coast.

"The Perseids, which peak in mid-August, are considered the best meteor shower of the year," according to NASA. "With swift ...

Did you notice a strange white spiral in the sky over New Jersey the night of Aug. 12? Here's what it could have been.

Whether you're a casual stargazer or devoted astro-photographer, the rare overlap of the northern lights and Perseids meteor ...

Did you take a moment to look up last night or early this morning? If you did, chances are you caught a glimpse of one of the ...

For thousands of years, humanity has looked up to the sky every August to watch the Perseids meteor shower streak through it in brilliant fashion. Ancient people interpreted falling meteors as signs ...

The Perseids occur every August when Earth passes through debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. As these tiny fragments hit the atmosphere at speeds up to 59 kilometres per second, they burn ...

The most popular meteor shower of the summer may not offer the view astronomers and star gazers are hoping for.

The peak viewing for the Perseid meteor shower is Aug. 12 and 13, when the celestial event is most active. While the peak is ...

Fiery colorful streaks of light will zip through the Northern hemisphere’s night sky between Aug. 12 and 13 for the Perseid ...

Northwest Washington’s North Cascades National Park was recently named one of the best stargazing destinations in the country by astrology website TarotCards.io. Two other Washington spots made the ...