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Meteor Showers 9 October 2025 - 29 December 2025

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Dozens reported a bright fireball over New England and nearby states at 5:59 p.m. ET Saturday, according to the American Meteor Society. The sightings coincide with the active period of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks in early January. The society said a bright moon near the peak will likely obscure fainter meteors. Reports also came from New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.
29 December 2025
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

A waxing crescent Moon sets early on Dec. 25, 2025, leaving darker skies for late-night stargazers. Saturn appears near the Moon in the southwest at dusk, with its rings nearly edge-on. Jupiter rises in the east-northeast by early evening. The Ursid meteor shower remains active, and the International Space Station may be visible before sunrise in parts of North America and Europe.
25 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final ActNight Sky TonightNight Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final Act

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final ActNight Sky TonightNight Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final Act

A minor geomagnetic storm may bring auroras to parts of 10 U.S. states tonight, including Alaska, Minnesota, and Maine, according to NOAA forecasts. The best viewing window is expected between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. EST. A thin waxing crescent Moon with earthshine will also be visible after sunset. The Ursid meteor shower continues in its final nights.
23 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 21, 2025): Winter Solstice Stargazing, Ursid Meteor Shower Peak, Jupiter’s Glow — and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 21, 2025): Winter Solstice Stargazing, Ursid Meteor Shower Peak, Jupiter’s Glow — and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

The December solstice occurs Sunday, bringing the longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. A thin crescent Moon will keep skies dark for the peak of the Ursid meteor shower overnight. Jupiter remains prominent, while comet 3I/ATLAS lingers after its closest approach to Earth two nights earlier. Stonehenge drew thousands for solstice sunrise celebrations.
21 December 2025
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

A New Moon on December 20, 2025, will leave skies dark for stargazers, with Jupiter bright in the evening and the Ursid meteor shower nearing its peak. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS remains visible in amateur telescopes after its closest approach to Earth. Saturn sets early in the west, while Mercury appears low before dawn. Venus and Mars are not visible.
20 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth early Friday, passing about 168 million miles away around 1 a.m. EST. The Moon is near its New phase, darkening skies for the year’s final major meteor shower. The comet appears in Leo, near Regulus, and is visible only with telescopes or strong binoculars. No impact risk is reported.
19 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, is making its closest approach to Earth this week, passing about 270 million km away. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket launched 27 Amazon broadband satellites from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, marking ULA’s final launch of 2025. The Moon is a slim crescent tonight, offering dark skies for meteor and comet watching.
16 December 2025
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Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Late Geminid meteors continued to appear worldwide on Dec. 15, 2025, after the shower’s peak on Dec. 13–14. Media in the U.S. and India reported vivid sightings and last-chance viewing tips, with the San Francisco Bay Area noting dark skies before moonrise and Chennai seeing strong activity into early Dec. 15. The Geminids’ link to asteroid 3200 Phaethon, not a comet, drew renewed attention.
15 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar object, is brightening and glowing green in new images, drawing attention from astronomers worldwide. The Geminid meteor shower continues to produce visible meteors after its peak. Aurora activity remains limited to far northern latitudes. A deep-space radio study found no evidence of a black hole in Omega Centauri.
15 December 2025
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Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight December 13–14, with over 100 meteors per hour expected and minimal moonlight for much of the night. Patchy fog is hampering views in the Bay Area, while rain and snow threaten visibility in Connecticut. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, now showing a green glow, will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19.
14 December 2025
Sky‑Spectacle Alert: Rare Northern Lights Could Paint U.S. Skies Tonight—Here’s the Science, the Map and the Expert Warnings You Need

Night Sky Tonight, November 12, 2025: Severe Auroras Possible, Taurid ‘Fireballs,’ and a Close Mercury–Mars Pairing

NOAA confirmed G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm levels early Wednesday, raising chances for auroras visible at mid-latitudes tonight if activity continues. The Northern Taurids meteor shower peaks Nov. 11–12, with best viewing before midnight due to a late-rising Last Quarter Moon. Mercury and Mars appear low in the southwest after sunset. Saturn and Jupiter remain prominent in the evening and late-night skies.
12 November 2025
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Don’t Miss October 2025’s Super Hunter’s Moon – A Dazzling Full Moon Spectacle

Nov. 7, 2025: Beaver Supermoon Meets Taurid Fireballs — What to See Tonight and Why California’s Coasts Are on Alert

The year’s largest supermoon peaked Nov. 5, remaining bright and prominent in the night sky tonight. Southern Taurid meteors continue after their Nov. 4–5 peak, with the Northern Taurids set to peak Nov. 9. Along California’s coast, the supermoon’s tides and an atmospheric river have triggered coastal flood and surf advisories, with waves up to 25 feet. Emergency crews were pre‑deployed in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
8 November 2025
Night Sky in November 2025: Biggest Supermoon of the Year, Leonids Meteor Shower, Uranus at Opposition & More

Night Sky in November 2025: Biggest Supermoon of the Year, Leonids Meteor Shower, Uranus at Opposition & More

The year’s largest supermoon occurs Nov. 5, coinciding with the full Beaver and Hunter’s Moon. Southern Taurids peak Nov. 4–5, with a chance of bright fireballs, while Leonids reach maximum on Nov. 17 under dark skies. Uranus appears at opposition Nov. 21, and the Moon occults Elnath and Regulus on Nov. 8 and Nov. 12–13, respectively.
5 November 2025
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Sky Spectacles of September 2025: Blood Moon Eclipse, Double Eclipses & Planetary Pairings

Night Sky Tomorrow (November 6, 2025): Supermoon Glow, Taurid Fireballs, and a Fresh Aurora Watch

NOAA issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 6–7 after multiple X-class solar flares and a CME, raising aurora chances across the northern U.S., Canada, and northern Europe late Thursday into Friday. A nearly full supermoon will rise in Taurus near the Pleiades, with Saturn visible in the evening and Jupiter late at night. Taurid fireballs remain possible after midnight.
5 November 2025
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Don’t Miss October 2025’s Super Hunter’s Moon – A Dazzling Full Moon Spectacle

Biggest Supermoon of 2025, Beaver Moon & Taurid ‘Fireball’ Show Collide This Week

The year’s largest and brightest full moon, the Beaver Moon supermoon, peaks at 8:19 a.m. EST on November 5, 2025, coming within about 221,700 miles of Earth. The Southern Taurid meteor shower, expected to produce more fireballs than usual, coincides with the full moon, but the moon’s brightness will obscure most faint meteors. The Beaver Moon will not appear this large again until November 2026.
5 November 2025
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Double Meteor Shower Spectacle: Draconid and Orionid Displays Will Light Up October’s Night Sky

Meteor Mania Incoming: Supermoon, Fireballs and Aurora Alerts in Early November 2025

The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers overlap in early November 2025, with experts warning of increased fireballs due to a Taurid “swarm” year. A full Beaver supermoon on Nov 5, the brightest of 2025, will wash out faint meteors. The Leonids peak Nov 16–17 with up to 15 meteors per hour under dark, moonless skies. NOAA forecasts possible minor geomagnetic storms, raising chances for auroras at mid-latitudes.
2 November 2025
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Double Meteor Shower Spectacle: Draconid and Orionid Displays Will Light Up October’s Night Sky

Meteor Storm or Moonlit Fizzle? Draconid ‘Dragon’ Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight with Skywatchers on Alert

The Draconid meteor shower peaks on the evening of October 8, 2025, just two days after a full Harvest Supermoon. Bright moonlight is expected to limit visibility to 2–6 meteors per hour. Scientists have predicted a possible outburst, but any surge may go largely unseen due to faint meteors and daylight timing in North America and Europe. The best viewing window is early evening on October 8, facing north.
9 October 2025
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