Celestial events to watch in 2024

Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies

Illustration of solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, supernova flares
The cosmos never stop putting on a show
(Image credit: Illustration by Stephen Kelly / Getty Images)

The cosmos are always moving, changing and making way for awe-inspiring astronomical phenomena. These are the best, most exciting events to watch for in the coming weeks and months.

Perseid meteor shower (July 17 - Aug. 24, 2024)

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Devika Rao, The Week US

 Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective.