New meteor shower in two waves in the coming days
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Date Published: 17 November 2012 Date Accessed: 8 December 2012
Date Published: 17 November 2012 Date Accessed: 8 December 2012
Summary of the Article
This article is about a meteor shower, called the Leonids, that will be expected to appear over the skies of Greece. It is expected to fall at a speed of about 72 km per second, with about 10-15 meteorites per hour. The shower is named after the constellation Leo, but in fact, it actually comes from dust traits left behind from the comet Tempel-Tuttle.
Thoughts, Emotions, and Observations about the Article
I take interest in astronomy and anything space related. It's not common to hear about meteor showers in the United States, and it's fascinating how the Greeks are fascinated so much in such an area. The Greeks seem precise in the measurements of the speed and the precise time of when meteor showers might happen. Overall, it was an interesting article to read.
How This Relates to Culture
The Greeks are known for their role in astronomy and its readings. For centuries, they have believed that the stars can give signs for the future; it has been a tradition for several centuries. Some believe it is a sign from the gods, whereas others believe it's due to the placement of the planets and the journeys of comets.