Most of the time, when we look at the night sky, the stars and the moon appear to be fixed entities in the inky darkness.
But every so often, we can witness points of light that seem to dart across the sky.
These awe-inspiring spectacles occur as the Earth passes through a stream of interplanetary debris, often left by a speeding comet.
When a profusion (see definition and hear pronunciation below) of meteors streak across the sky, it’s called a meteor shower.
If you’re lucky enough to see a meteor shower, it’s quite a sight to behold!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Have you ever seen this profusion of light in the night sky? How would you describe it?
Profusion: A great quantity or abundance of something.
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