What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
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When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
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House to vote on Biden impeachment inquiry; Geminids meteor shower expected to light up skies.
Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell camera
This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
See the Perseid meteors rain over Stonehenge
Did you see the viral image of the Perseid meteor shower raining down over Stonehenge? CBS News spoke with astrophotographer Josh Dury about what it was like capturing a "window to the universe" as the "ancient fireworks" made their appearance — and why maintaining dark sky areas is becoming increasingly important as the view of the night sky "could well change within the period of our lifetime."
Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Two meteor showers will light up night skies around the same time this week
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
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When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Massive fireball lights up night sky across large swath of U.S.
People across the eastern U.S. and in parts of Canada saw a dazzling light show on Wednesday night, as a fireball entered the atmosphere and burned up.
Mark your calendar and get ready to look up: Space dates for 2024
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2024's first meteor shower
The Quadrantids, one of the best annual meteor showers, is set to peak after midnight on Jan. 4. Here's when and where stargazers can see the meteor shower.
When and where to see the Ursids, last meteor shower to peak in 2023
NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
How to view the Leonids meteor shower this week
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
Where and when you can see Orionid meteor showers
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
How to see the Perseids, the "best meteor shower of the year," during the peak
About 50 to 100 meteors from the Perseids can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA.
How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower this weekend
The Lyrids have lit up the sky for the past 2,700 years and potentially dozens of meteors could be seen per hour.
How to watch tonight's peak of the Geminids meteor shower
Watch the cosmos come to life as Geminids meteors speed through space at 78,000 miles per hour – more than 40 times faster than a speeding bullet.
Orionid meteor shower expected to peak Friday morning
The Orionids travel at 148,000 mph and, because of their speed, can sometimes become fireballs when they enter Earth's atmosphere, NASA said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
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Powerball said the estimated $1.6 billion grand prize is the fourth largest in its history and the fifth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Everytown for Gun Safety stirs controversy with move into firearms training
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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Mercedes-Benz to pay nearly $150 million to settle states' emissions allegations
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
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What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
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Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
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Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
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RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free until at least next week
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
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Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
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Details on new flu strain as cases rise
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British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
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Banksy unveils new art in London
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Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
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Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
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Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
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"Call of Duty" co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway
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Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
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Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
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Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
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Tech companies push for data centers
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Top tech gadgets of 2025
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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New details about suspected Bondi Beach gunmen
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
DOJ's Epstein files redactions draw criticism
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British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
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Former classmate on Brown shooting suspect
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Lates on Epstein files released
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
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Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
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Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
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The Justice Department released more of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But the partial release, full of redactions, came after a deadline Congress set for releasing all of the files. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
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Family awaits news after fishermen vanish
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"60 Minutes" postpones report on CECOT
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Russia investigating killing of senior general
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