Comet Encke and the Taurid meteor shower are thought to be the remnants of a far larger comet that broke apart over the last 20,000 to 30,000 years, according to RMG. NASA. 2P/Encke. NASA.

The shower will peak under a nearly full moon, which could make spotting the cosmic show a challenge. The light from the moon will wash out the fainter meteors during the peak, according to NASA.

And it all starts tonight. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight (Jan. 2) and on Jan. 3, according to NASA. The Quadrantids, which peak in early January each year, are considered to be "one ...

Credit: NASA / Preston Dyches Peak of Delta Aquariids meteor shower: July 29-30 The Delta Aquariids are another shower best observed from the southern tropics. Conditions will be favorable for ...

The first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids, peaks tonight, Jan. 2, and on Jan. 3 according to NASA. NASA called Quadrantids, which peak in early January annually, "one of the best annual ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is caused by dust and debris left in the inner solar system by 2003 EH1, which is an asteroid or a “rock comet,” according to NASA. It was only discovered in 2003 ...

Most meteor showers are named for the constellations ... name from a constellation that doesn’t exist anymore,” said NASA's William Cooke. These meteors usually don't have long trains, but ...