Meteors: How to See
Dates and tips on how and where to see shooting stars from meteor showers all over the world.
Peak night dates are based on local time for Hong Kong. Please note that this does not guarantee visibility. Visibility is based on a variety of factors including weather and astronomical conditions. See meteor shower animation to find out visibility conditions for viewing the meteor shower from your location.
Dates and tips on how and where to see shooting stars from meteor showers all over the world.
Learn more about these space rocks orbiting the Sun.
Comets are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Primarily made of dust and ice, many have a tail (coma) and are thought to be remnants of the formation of the Solar System.
Which planets are visible in the night sky from your location.
How large are the planets and what is their order from the Sun?
See how far the planets are from the Sun or Earth, how bright they look, and their apparent size in the sky.
Moon phases visualized in real time, the past, or the future.
What do astronomers really mean when they use those technical terms?