Among the most prolific meteor showers this year are the Perseids, Geminids, and Orionids. The Perseids, peaking on the night of Aug. 12 into the early hours of Aug. 13, are a fan favorite.

The final meteor shower of 2025 is the Geminids meteor shower. The Geminids shower occurs every year, and is known as one of the most reliable meteor showers, according to NASA. This year ...

Contrary to popular belief, the Perseids aren't the most prolific meteor shower of the year. That honor goes to the Geminid meteor shower, which can see 150 shooting stars per hour on the peak night.

A meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday night, according to astronomers.

The Perseid meteor shower, for example, peaks in mid-August from the constellation Perseus. The Geminids, which occur every December, radiate from the constellation Gemini. Michelle Nichols ...