Meteor shower

Meteors appear to radiate from a single point and occur in short bursts when Earth passes through dust or debris. While meteor events are common, only a few, like the Parsid and Leonid showers, are predictable.

What is the typical duration of meteor showers?

How do meteors appear to radiate in the sky?

What phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes through a cloud of dust or debris?

What are the names of two meteor showers that are regular and can be predicted?

Why are only a few meteor showers considered common events?