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	Search Results for Meteor Showers Search Type: Keywords | Results: Radio Programs | Images | FAQs | Other Resources | Search Again Top Hit StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Earth and Moon http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/earth_and_moon.html Definition Meteor shower: A spectacular display of meteors streaking through the sky at rates between several to hundreds per hour. Whenever Earth intercepts a stream of comet debris in orbit around the Sun, some of the debris falls into Earth's atmosphere, producing the meteor shower. More » Stargazing Tip No stargazing tips found. Check the Sky Almanac for more information. Radio Programs Displaying 1 to 5 (of 43 total) results | More results »  Title  Air Date More Leonid Meteors November 16, 2009 Leonid Meteors November 15, 2009 Orionid Meteors October 20, 2009 Perseid Meteors August 9, 2009 Lyrid Meteors April 20, 2009 Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen. Image Gallery Displaying 1 to 5 (of 7 total) results | More results »  Image Leonid Meteors Orionid Meteors First Meteors Perseid Meteors Showers of Light Frequently Asked Questions Displaying 1 to 1 (of 1 total) results  Question What are meteor showers? Other Resources StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Earth and Moon http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/earth_and_moon.html StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Meteorites http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/meteorites.html StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Moons of Mars http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/mars_moons.html StarDate Online - Your Guide to the Universe http://stardate.org/
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