Skywatch This Year: Meteor Showers & Eclipses | Reno News

Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for a sky full of spectacle this year — from meteor showers to lunar eclipses and rocket launches. The Perseids in mid-August and Geminids in mid-December promise dazzling shooting stars under nearly moonless skies. Earlier in July, the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquarids offer quieter but still thrilling stargazing. Head to dark-sky havens like Lake Tahoe or Fort Churchill (with a small fee) for the best views. Watch for a SpaceX Starlink launch in July that could light up the night — or later, trace a string of satellites across the sky. And don’t miss the partial lunar…