A meteor shower happens when rocks from space burn up in the atmosphere and make a beautiful light show! Lately, though, Squeaks has been wondering what would happen if one of those space rocks made it through the atmosphere to the...

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Join us on an awe-inspiring voyage through the captivating history of meteors! In this fascinating video, we delve into the origins of these celestial marvels, from ancient civilizations' interpretations to modern scientific discoveries....

Let's learn about the differences between asteroids, comets, and meteors!

This video explores five fun facts about the meteors.

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Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, breaks down what’s happening in the sky during the Perseid meteor shower and the best way to catch a glimpse.

1. Meteors flying in space

Even veteran stargazers were amazed with the light show thousands of tiny meteors gave them early on Su
nday.
This year's much-anticipated Leonids shower delighted people around the...

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaked on Thursday night into early Friday. These scattered specks of dust - a trail in the comet's wake - flash as they enter the atmosphere at a mind-blowing 132,000 mph and burn up.An August...

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The Leonid meteor shower produced the most visible display of shooting stars in 33 y
ears.
The best place to see the flashy fireballs was in the Arabi
an desert.
Other parts of the world got a...

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Astronomers and amateur stargazers in the Middle East witnessed a storm of Leonid meteors light up the night sky on
Wednesday.
Many amateurs...

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Stargazers around the world are looking towards the heavens for a unique celestial e
vent.
It's a meteor shower created by the dusty trial of Comet Temp
le-Tuttle.
The...

18 November 2002

1. Animation of the Leonid meteor s
tream
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Doctor Scott Sandford, NASA astro
physicist
"Well the reason we think why it will be special is normally there is an...

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Astronomers and amateur stargazers gathered in Jordan to witness a storm of Leonid meteors light up the night sky on Wedne
sday.
Many amateurs came from the United States,...

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NASA and the U-S airforce have been chasing dozens of "shooting stars" and even a few brilliant fireballs over the Mediterra
nean.
It is the second year in a row that...

AMY SCHUMER TO STAR IN STEVE MARTIN PLAY ON BROADWAY

Amy Schumer and Steve Martin are teaming up for laughs — on Broa
dway.
The actress and comedian will star in Martin's...

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Astronomers and amateur stargazers gathered in key locations around the world to witness a storm of Leonid meteors light up the night sky on Thur
sday.
Experts say the meteor shower...

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Almost a decade ago, the Soviet space shuttle was grounded for lack of funds but this year it has once again taken off -- as a fairground attrac
tion.
The...

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Astronomers and amateur stargazers gathered in Jordan to witness a storm of Leonid meteors light up the night sky on Wedne
sday.
Many amateurs came from the United States,...