meteorshower
nounUK /ˈmiːtiə ˌʃaʊə/
US /ˈmiːtiər ˌʃaʊər/
A meteor shower is when many shooting stars fall from the sky at night.
We stayed up late to watch the meteor shower light up the sky.
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2. A time when many meteors appear to come from one point in the sky.
The Perseid meteor shower happens every August.
3. A burst of many small space rocks burning up in Earth's air.
Scientists tracked the meteor shower using special cameras.
4. A popular event where people gather to watch falling stars.
The park held a meteor shower viewing party on the hill.