The final meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Monday night, bringing shooting stars to skies across the northern hemisphere. The Ursid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the comet Tuttle,

The Ursids will peak around the time of the winter solstice under dark skies with chances of enhanced meteor activity.

From dazzling meteor showers to dramatic eclipses visible across parts of the world, the year ahead offers many opportunities to witness life-changing celestial events. Here are the astronomical events you won’t want to miss in 2026.

Best time to see last major meteor shower of the year as it peaks this weekend - Skygazers usually see five to 10 meteors per hour during the height and there's a possibility for outbursts of up to 25

A spectacular supermoon and the first meteor shower of the new year will soon appear in the California night sky. The supermoon will be the fourth massive moon in a row to rise above the Golden State. It will look both larger and brighter to local stargazers.