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A late-spring meteor shower is set to peak over Oregon between May 5-6, bringing fast-moving space rocks with long, lingering trails.
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is expected to deliver one of its best displays in years, peaking on August 12–13 under moonless skies. With the Moon setting early and a New Moon on August 12, observers can expect optimal darkness to see both bright and ...
With winter clouds clearing up, skywatchers can get their first good look at meteors this month. April marks the return of Oregon’s first major meteor shower of the year, which will peak next week. The Lyrid meteor shower,
Ready for a show? The Perseid meteor shower is upon us once again. The celestial event, which NASA considers the “best meteor shower of the year,” is active from about mid-July to late August, according to the U.S. space agency. NASA says the meteor ...
Summer 2026 will be a standout season for stargazing in the northern hemisphere, offering two eclipses, prime Milky Way viewing, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower under ideal conditions. Planetary alignments, extended International Space Station ...
The Lyrid meteor shower is coming up in mid-April. The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower will occur towards the end of April. The best time to look for the meteor shower is in a dark sky with no moon, where one might see 10-15 Lyrids per hour. It's a meteor ...