What is a meteor shower and when does it happen?

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A meteor shower is a celestial event where a large number of meteors appear to radiate from a single point in the sky. It happens when the Earth passes through the debris left by a comet or asteroid. Meteor showers occur annually at predictable times. They are best observed during clear, dark nights away from city lights.

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