Nov 7, 2026Nature Science134 words1 min read

Leonid Meteor Shower to Light Up the Sky This Weekend

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A meteor shower will start this weekend. It is called the Leonid meteor shower.

Meteor showers happen when small pieces of rock fall into the sky. They burn and make bright light. People call this a shooting star.

The Leonids are very prolific. This means they make many meteors. The meteors are also bright and fast.

The shower will start this weekend. It will continue until the end of November.

People can watch the shower at night. They do not need special tools. They only need to look up at the night sky.

Many people like to watch meteor showers. It is a fun thing to do with family or friends.

Experts say this is one of the best meteor showers of the year. People are excited to see it.

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1. What is the name of this meteor shower?

2. When will the shower start?

3. Do you need special tools to watch the shower?

1. Leonid 2. This weekend 3. No

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A _____ will start this weekend. It is called the _____ meteor shower.

Meteor showers happen when small pieces of _____ fall into the sky. They burn and make bright light. People call this a _____.

The Leonids are very _____. This means they make many meteors. The meteors are also bright and _____.

The shower will start this weekend. It will continue until the end of _____.

People can watch the shower at _____. They do not need special tools. They only need to look up at the _____.

Many people like to watch meteor showers. It is a fun thing to do with _____ or friends.

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