Watch the 2026 Perseids Meteor Shower LIVE
Grab a blanket, a snack – maybe some caffeine – and stay up late with us as we watch the 2026 Perseids meteor shower! The Perseids is one of the best annual meteor showers – known for its bright fireballs. The shower peaks on the morning of Aug. 13, when viewers could see up to 50 meteors an hour if viewing conditions are favorable.
Marshall Space Flight Center is hosting this watch party live on YouTube at 11 p.m. CT on Aug. 12. Throughout the broadcast, we will show real-time sky imagery from Marshall’s Automated Lunar and Meteor Observatory (ALaMO). Meteoroid experts from Marshall and guest subject matter experts will join the event to discuss the science behind the Perseids and answer YOUR questions in real time.
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Lion Nebula Roars in Webb’s Sights
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope imaged the planetary nebula NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, using the observatory’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments. The central star’s remains are responsible for the nebula’s structure, including a lion face-shaped bubble of ionized gas and dust “mane.”
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NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Our spirit of adventure and innovation will raise our nation to new heights.
From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Freedom 250 highlights how innovation, courage, and scientific leadership have carried America forward — and how NASA continues to expand the frontier for the next generation.
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