Learn how meteors are space rocks that burn up in Earth's atmosphere and create shooting stars. Find out when and where to see meteor showers and how to enjoy them. Meteor showers occur annually or at regular intervals as Earth passes through the trail of dusty debris left by a comet and, in a few cases, asteroids. Stargazers are in for a treat tonight with two meteor showers , the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, peaking simultaneously. Observers can expect up to 25 shooting stars per hour ... Meteor shower words of wisdom A wise person once said that meteor showers are like fishing. You go, you enjoy nature … and sometimes you catch something.
