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 eyesTell us in the Q&A the most unforgettable thing you have seen in the night sky. Follow for more clear, story driven episodes about space and science.

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