THIS is the moment a “rare” fireball shooting star lit up Irish skies last night. The phenomenon was spotted in skies across ...

The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak on 8 October, offering skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere a rare chance to witness dozens of ‘shooting stars’ light up the night sky.

The Geminids, the most impressive meteor display in the northern hemisphere will be visible during the weeks of December with spectacular shooting stars.

Have a wide aperture to let in the maximum amount of light - although a balance must be struck because images with maximum aperture can look blurry. An exposure longer than about 25 seconds will start ...

For stargazers, this weekend may be a prime time to make a wish, as the Leonid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show.

The annual Perseid meteor shower has lit up skies across the world to the delight of those hoping to catch a glimpse of a shooting star ... peaked between Saturday night and the early hours ...

This shooting star made its appearance in Ontario, Canada.

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...