The cosmic event will continue through the weekend and reach its peak on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 13. At that point, over 100 meteors are expected to fall every hour.

They produce fast, bright streaks in the night sky. The Perseids, considered by astronomers to be the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin. The meteor shower occurs annually from about ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where ...