meteor shower

Noun

Meaning

a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth's atmosphere

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

meteor stream meteor fireball radiant shooting star falling star falling meteor falling stars meteor rocks meteor storm meteors hit wandering stars astral avalanche astral descent astral rain
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Hypernyms

atmospheric phenomenon

Examples

Boötes is home to the Quadrantid meteor shower, the most prolific annual meteor shower. Source: Internet

GOP coronavirus relief package, John Lewis to lie in state, meteor shower: 5 things to know Monday - USA TODAY… https://t. Source: Internet

Never miss an eclipse, a meteor shower, a rocket launch or any other astronomical and space event that's out of this world. Source: Internet

Scurfield says the web cameras have previously captured shots of meteors during the Perseids meteor shower. Source: Internet

The peak of the meteor shower is expected to take place on 21 October, though several days will see strong showings. Source: Internet

Stunning images of the Perseid meteor shower have documented the celestial event reaching its peak this week as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

meteor hit meteor rain meteor rocks meteor storm meteor stream meteor swarm