meteor shower

noun

: a large number of meteors seen in a short time

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The best way to observe any meteor shower is with the naked eye. Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026 The second meteor shower in June is the Bootid shower, peaking on Monday, June 22. Hali Smith june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 Also in June, California sky watchers can spot a strawberry moon, meteor shower and other celestial sights in the night sky. Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026 Video on social media showed the explosion and its aftermath as remains of the spacecraft were seen breaking up in what looked like a stunning meteor shower. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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