meteor shower

noun

: a large number of meteors seen in a short time

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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 August has been a busy month for celestial events, including a solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 The meteor shower occurs once a year, and Julian — recognized as an official Dark Sky Community for its efforts to safeguard the night sky from light pollution — is an especially good place to see it. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Travel named Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County as one of the best places in the United States to watch the Perseid meteor shower, due to its low light pollution, minimal haze and dry climate. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 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 Aug. 2026.

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