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  2. Weaubleau structure - Wikipedia

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    The Weaubleau structure is a probable meteorite impact site in western Missouri near the towns of Gerster, Iconium, Osceola, and Vista. It is believed to have been caused by a 1,200-foot (370 m) meteoroid between 335 and 340 million years ago [ 1 ] during the middle Mississippian Period (Latest Osagean to Earliest Meramecian ).

  3. Orionids meteor shower hits peak activity this weekend: When ...

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    On average, the Orionids produce anywhere from 10 to 20 meteors per hour at their peak in mid-to-late October. An exception came between 2006 and 2009 when the 50 to 75 meteors the Orionids put ...

  4. What is the best time to see Orionid meteor shower and will ...

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    The Orionid meteor shower, courtesy of the famed Halley's Comet, is forecast to reach its peak soon. Iowa should have good viewing conditions. ... Iowa should have good viewing conditions. Skip to ...

  5. The Perseid meteor shower has already begun, but the peak time to watch it in the U.S. is the night of Aug. 11-12, says Alex Filippenko, a distinguished professor of astronomy at the University of ...

  6. The Ursid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to ...

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    The last meteor shower of 2024 is expected to peak overnight on Dec. 21 — just in time for the winter holidays. The Ursid meteor shower is active around the same time every year toward the end ...

  7. Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity this week. Here's ...

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    Unlike most meteor showers, you'll be able to observe the Taurid meteor shower all night long and about 8-12 meteors can potentially be seen every hour, Space.com said.

  8. Here's the best time to see the Perseid meteor shower in ...

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    The meteors are remnants of Comet Swift-Tuttle, a “snowball” composed of ice, rock, and dust, which orbits the sun every 133 years. Here's the best time to see the Perseid meteor shower in ...

  9. Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be ... - AOL

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    During meteor showers, many meteors travel through Earth's atmosphere over a short period. Most meteors burn up in space. The few that survive the trip and reach the ground and considered meteorites.