{"id":506538,"date":"2025-08-03T00:03:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T22:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=506538"},"modified":"2025-08-03T00:03:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T22:03:29","slug":"best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-and-how-to-see-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/osrguide\/best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-and-how-to-see-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Meteor Showers of the Year (and How to See Them!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few natural spectacles rival the sheer magic of meteor showers. These cosmic light shows transform the night sky into a dazzling stage as dozens – or even hundreds – of shooting stars flash across the heavens. And the best part? They\u2019re completely free to enjoy, with no special equipment required!<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through the very best meteor showers of the year, sharing essential info on when and where to see them, and what causes them in the first place. So, whether you\u2019re a seasoned stargazer or simply someone who loves a good lightshow, this guide will help you catch nature\u2019s fireworks at their finest!<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Meteor Shower?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before we dive into the calendar, let\u2019s cover off a few of the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n

A meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or asteroid. As tiny particles of dust and rock collide with our atmosphere at incredible speeds, they burn up, creating streaks of light that we call meteors – or shooting stars<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Each meteor shower is named after the constellation from which the meteors appear to radiate, which we call the radiant point. So, for example, the Perseids radiate from the constellation Perseus, while the Leonids radiate from the constellation Leo. Makes sense, right?!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Watch Meteor Showers<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Watching a meteor shower is easy and doesn\u2019t require any special equipment. But a few tips can go a long way towards improving your chances of seeing a good display:<\/span><\/p>\n