meteor
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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
In my March 2026 study published in the Astrophysical Journal, I searched through millions of meteor observations looking for evidence of previously unknown asteroid activity near Earth.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is an annual event as a result of the Earth passing through dust left behind Comet Thatcher.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
It’s been over two weeks since I talked to the grand jury, and now we’re waiting for their decision, which is similar to waiting for a meteor to hit.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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Vocabulary lists containing meteor
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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