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Meteor shower

A meteor shower occurs when Earth passes near a comet's orbit and passes through its debris.

Comets & Meteor Showers (http://comets.amsmeteors.org/index), by Gary W. Kronk
Meteor Showers (http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_91_2.asp), by Sky and Telescope
Upcoming Meteor Showers (http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_588_1.asp), by Sky and Telescope
Basics of Meteor Observing (http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_98_1.asp), by Sky and Telescope

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