What is a meteor shower?

2020 Lyrid Meteor Shower Timelapse

The Lyrids meteor shower is an annual event that takes place in late April each year, and in 2023 it will peak on the night of April 22nd. This meteor shower is known for producing bright and fast meteors, making it a popular event for skywatchers and amateur astronomers. The Lyrids are caused by the Earth passing through the debris left behind by Comet Thatcher, which last passed through our solar system in 1861. The comet's debris consists of small rocks and dust particles that burn up in Eart

✨ 9 Meteor Showers to Light Up December! 🌠 The last month of 2024 is packed with celestial wonders! Get ready to catch these "shooting stars" and make a wish for the New Year. 🌌 🌠 December 1-2: Phoenicids 🌠 December 3-4: Phi Cassiopeiids 🌠 December 6-7: Puppid-Velid II Complex 🌠 December 8-9: December Monocerotids & Sigma Hydrids 🌠 December 13-14: Geminids (the most prolific one) 🌠 December 15-16: Comae Berenicids 🌠 December 19-20: December Leonis Minorids 🌠 December 21-22: Ursids Mark