Meteor showers are celestial spectacles from "summary" of The Secret World of Stargazing by Adrian West
Meteor showers are celestial spectacles that never fail to captivate stargazers around the world. These events occur when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by a comet as it orbits the sun. As these tiny particles enter our atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up, creating streaks of light that we see as shooting stars.
One of the most famous meteor showers is the Perseids, which takes place every August when the Earth passes through the debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. During this time, observers can see up to 100 meteors per hour streaking across the night sky. The Geminids, which occur in December, are another spectacular meteor shower known for producing bright, colorful fireballs.
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