Meteor Showers: Cosmic Fireworks in the Night Sky

Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through streams of comet debris.
Tiny dust particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating bright streaks of light.
The best-known showers include the Perseids, Geminids, and Leonids.
Showers are named after the constellation where the meteors appear to radiate from.
The Perseids, peaking in August, can produce up to 100 meteors per hour.
Meteor showers repeat annually as Earth crosses the same comet trails.
The Leonids are famous for producing spectacular meteor storms.
Most meteors are only the size of sand grains, yet glow brilliantly when they burn.
Observing requires no telescope—just dark skies and patience.
Meteor showers connect us to comets, showing Earth’s ongoing journey through cosmic dust.