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Explained: why we will see more meteors next week

Earth passes through an old comet's dusty trail.

By Dr Kavita Rao

· 1 min read

Key points

  • Earth passes through an old comet's dusty trail.
  • Why it matters for you.
  • Three things you can do today.
The Milky Way over a dark landscape
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Earth passes through an old comet's dusty trail.

People we spoke to welcomed the news but asked for clear timelines and regular updates.

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