meteor shower

noun

: a large number of meteors seen in a short time

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Shop telescopes here Here's what to know about the Draconid meteor shower. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 While unrelated to August’s more prolific Perseid meteor shower, the Epsilon Perseids are still known for producing occasional bright fireballs and luminous streaks. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 The month brought the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most popular meteor showers with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026 According to scientists, there is a distinct possibility that our solar system's largest planet could influence the Perseid meteor shower in the upcoming years. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteor shower

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“Meteor shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteor%20shower. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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