Two meteor showers are happening at the same time this week! People can look up and see bright shooting stars in the night sky.
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The big blue space above us where we see the sun, moon, and stars.
“The sky is full of stars at night.”
Giving a lot of light. Easy to see.
“The moon is very bright tonight.”
With no light or very little light.
“It is dark outside at night.”
To move through the air.
“Birds fly across the sky.”
To give off a soft, warm light.
“The stars glow in the night sky.”
A place or a small area.
“We found a good spot to sit.”
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Look up at the sky this week! Two meteor showers are here. Meteors look like shooting stars. They fly across the dark sky. It is a rare and fun show!
The showers happen on July 30. Some meteors are fast and small. Some are slow and very bright. The bright ones glow like fireballs! The moon is big and bright too.
You can watch from outside. Find a dark spot at night. Sit in a chair and look up. Do not look at your phone. Your eyes need the dark. Enjoy the stars!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
How many meteor showers happen at the same time?
What do meteors look like?
What should you NOT look at when watching meteors?
When do the meteor showers happen?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
How many meteor showers are happening this week?
What do meteors look like in the sky?
When do the meteor showers happen?
What should you not look at?
Why do you need a dark spot?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What is your favorite thing to see in the sky?
Would you like to watch shooting stars? Why?
Can you think of other things that glow?
What would you do if you saw a fireball in the sky?
Do you like the night sky or the day sky more?
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