Topic
Meteors
2 questions tagged Meteors — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do meteor showers happen at the same time every year?
Earth passes through the debris left by comets or asteroids on the same orbital path each year.
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how
How does a meteor shower happen?
Earth passes through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or, less often, an asteroid. The tiny particles burn up in the atmosphere and make streaks of light.
AstronomyMeteors