The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide. The Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug 12–13, overcoming the glare of a waning gibbous moon to put on a spectacular show of shooting stars that delighted onlookers worldwide.

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The Perseid Meteor Shower originates from the comet Swift-Tuttle and will peak tonight. In Colorado, the moon will drown out some views, but smoke won't be an issue this evening.

A Blood Moon or total lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth and Moon are lined up. That means the Earth moves directly in between the Sun and Moon, blocking the sunlight. The Moon then enters the shadow created behind the Earth, creating an eclipse. As the light of the Sun passes through the Earth's atmosphere, the sunlight scatters.

Qatar is preparing for a rare and breathtaking celestial event on the evening of 7 September. Residents and skywatchers alike will have the opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse, famously known as a “Blood Moon,