annual meteor shower

An annual meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through the trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. As these tiny particles enter our atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up and create streaks of light called meteors or “shooting stars.” These showers happen year after year around the same time, as the Earth's orbit intersects the debris path. The frequency and brightness of meteors can vary, with some showers producing dozens of meteors per hour. Observing a meteor shower is a natural reminder of the dynamic interactions between our planet and the small objects in space.