meteor
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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the later celestial events of the summer, but it is regarded as one of the best displays of the year.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Because of this, meteor showers can help astronomers uncover active asteroids and comets that might otherwise remain hidden.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
According to new research, the famous work could also represent an early thought experiment in impact physics, describing a catastrophic planetary collision centuries before modern meteor science existed.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
It’s a few minutes before he says, “The first meteor shower I saw was huge. I never wanted it to end.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
Vocabulary lists containing meteor
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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