Why do meteor showers return on the same dates every year The answer is a story of comets, asteroids, and Earth’s precise path through ancient dust streams. From the Perseids to the Geminids, we break down what a shooting star really is and how the solar system’s clockwork turns invisible orbits into visible streaks of light.

What you will learn
• Meteoroid vs meteor vs meteorite in simple terms
• How comets and some asteroids create long lasting dust streams
• Why Earth crosses the same streams on the same dates each year
• What the radiant is and why showers are named after constellations
• Why some years deliver storms while others are quieter
• How to watch like a pro with only your eyes

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