A big star show is coming in August 2026! Bright lights will fly across the dark sky. You can see them with just your eyes!
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Giving a lot of light; easy to see
“The stars are very bright tonight.”
The space above us where we see the sun, moon, and stars
“I can see birds in the sky.”
To move through the air
“The birds fly over the trees.”
With no light or very little light
“The room is dark at night.”
Not inside a building; in the open air
“We play outside after school.”
A tool that makes far things look big and close
“I looked at the moon with a telescope.”
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Look up at the night sky! Bright lights will fly across it soon. They look like falling stars. We call them shooting stars. They come every summer in August!
The best night is August 12. The sky will be very dark. There is no moon that night. You can see many bright lights. Some people see 50 every hour!
You do not need a telescope. Just use your eyes! Go outside after dark. Find a place with no lights. Sit down and look up. It is a great show!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
When is the best night to watch?
What do you need to see the shooting stars?
How many bright lights can people see every hour?
What should you find to watch the sky?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What will fly across the sky?
What is the best night to watch?
Why is the sky very dark that night?
Do you need a telescope to see them?
How many bright lights can people see every hour?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What would you do if you saw a shooting star?
Do you like to look at the night sky? Why?
What is your favorite thing in the sky?
Can you think of a wish for a shooting star?
Would you like to go to space one day?
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