Meteor Showers
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Loud boom and panic in US as meteor explodes mid-air amid war fears | Watch
World | Mar 18, 2026, 12:55 PM ISTAmidst the ongoing conflict with Iran, the explosion of a meteor in the US skies has left people deeply terrified. The blast was so powerful that it was witnessed and felt by residents across several states.
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Spectacular Geminid meteor shower to light up Indian sky on Dec 14-15: When and where to watch
Science | Dec 13, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTWith an impressive volume and frequent display of 'shooting stars,' the Geminid meteor shower provides arguably the best viewing experience of the entire year.
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: How to Watch Halley’s Comet shooting stars in India
Science | Oct 02, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTThe Orionid meteor shower, an annual sky event, will show up on October 21 and the early morning of October 22 (2025). Caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, this celestial show will allow skywatchers in India to witness up to 20 meteors per hour.
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Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025: Is celestial show visible in your city?
Science | Apr 22, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTThe Lyrid Meteor Shower occurs annually, featuring tiny fragments from Comet Thatcher, which orbits the Sun approximately every 415 years.
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North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs
Science | Nov 13, 2024, 10:52 PM ISTThe Taurid meteor showers offer a yearly spectacle, making November a special month for both amateur stargazers and seasoned astronomers. With bright fireballs crossing the sky, the North Taurid Peak is a celestial event that captures the imagination and lights up the night sky.
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Draconid Meteor Shower 2024: Catch dozens of shooting stars this October
Science | Oct 07, 2024, 07:19 PM ISTThe Draconid Meteor Shower 2024 is expected to peak on October 8, with around 10 meteors per hour. The best viewing time is suggested after sunset, as the moon will set a few hours later, minimizing light interference and allowing for clearer views of the meteor shower.
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Video: Stunning meteor shower illuminates skies over Spain and Portugal, leaves onlookers awestruck
World | May 19, 2024, 04:55 PM ISTA dazzling blue meteor tore across the night sky over Spain and Portugal on Saturday evening, leaving onlookers awestruck. The fiery spectacle ignited a frenzy on social media, with dozens of videos capturing its blazing passage through the atmosphere.
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Chinese rocket or meteor shower? Streak of lights caught on cam over Maharashtra, MP skies | Watch
India | Apr 02, 2022, 11:56 PM ISTVisuals of the lights traveling in the sky were reportedly seen from Nagpur in Maharashtra and Jhabua, Barwani districts in Madhya Pradesh.
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Don't miss the Geminid meteor shower peak
Science | Dec 13, 2020, 11:21 PM ISTWidely recognised as the best annual meteor shower a stargazer can see, the Geminids are occurring between December 4 to December 17, with the best nights for viewing on December 13 and 14, according to NASA.
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Spectacular Geminid meteor shower to enthrall skygazers in Kolkata
India | Dec 13, 2020, 11:26 AM ISTThese are called meteor showers and in general are caused by the earth's passage through the leftover debris of dust, left behind by different comets as they come near the Sun.
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Perseid - Best meteor shower of the year to light up skies today, tomorrow. Here's how to watch
Science | Aug 11, 2020, 10:19 AM ISTThe Perseid meteor shower is often considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year due to its high rates and pleasant late-summer temperatures. This year’s shower, however, has the unfortunate circumstance of the Moon phase—last quarter—impeding the view of the shower peak, reducing the visible meteors from over 60 per hour down to 15-20 per hour.
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: Google Doodle tells why you shouldn't miss Thursday's meteor showers
Trending | Dec 13, 2018, 12:17 PM ISTAfter 9 p.m. on Thursday i.e. December 13, you should be able to watch the best Geminid meteor showers to Earth ever and Google has made a Doodle just to make you aware of it.
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: When, Where and How to see LIVE streaming; All you need to know
Dec 13, 2018, 01:04 PM ISTGeminid Meteor Shower 2018: According to NASA, December is going to be the biggest month this time as it is bringing the strongest meteor shower of the year.
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Geminid meteor shower 2017: Where to watch and best time, place to see the sky magic
Dec 13, 2017, 02:39 PM ISTSky gazers in Delhi and elsewhere in the country can watch Geminid meteor shower display from Wednesday night till the early hours of Dec 14.
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Geminid Meteor Shower to dazzle Indian sky: Know date, time and celestial position
Dec 12, 2017, 05:07 PM ISTThe meteor shower promises to provide a spectacular celestial display, if clouds and light pollution do not play spoilsport.
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Skywatchers in for treat as Geminid meteor shower set to peak this week
Dec 10, 2017, 02:28 PM ISTThe annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived and it will put on a dazzling show for skywatchers when it peaks overnight on December 13-14, NASA has said.
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Meteor showers to be visible after midnight tonight
India | Apr 21, 2013, 07:56 PM ISTNew Delhi,Apr 21: A celestial treat is in store for stargazers who can look forward to see fireworks in the form of meteor showers after midnight tonight.The shooting stars will start at 12.30 AM and