Meteor shower
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A meteor shower occurs when Earth passes near a comet's orbit and passes through its debris.

See also: meteor, Leonids, Geminids, Perseids, List of meteor showers.

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External Links

• Comets & Meteor Showers , by Gary W. Kronk
• Meteor Showers, by Sky and Telescope
• Upcoming Meteor Showers, by Sky and Telescope
• Basics of Meteor Observing, by Sky and Telescope

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