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Comet Dust and Meteor Showers
Age 10 · Astronomy
A comet leaves dust and small stones behind as it moves near the Sun. When Earth crosses that debris trail, pieces burn up overhead and make meteor showers.
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In the picture
- Comet nucleus: the icy body that sheds dust and small stones
- Debris trail: the dust and stones left along the comet’s path
- Earth: the planet that crosses the debris trail
- Meteor streaks: glowing trails of debris burning in the air
Examples
- The Perseid meteor shower in August
- Seeing shooting stars on a clear night
Key takeaways
- Comets leave a trail of debris behind them.
- Earth crossing that trail causes meteor showers.
Quiz: Comet Dust and Meteor Showers (Age 10)
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What does a comet leave behind as it travels near the Sun?
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Why can we see meteor showers on Earth?
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What causes the glowing streaks called meteors?
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