Aurigid meteors peak August 31 with exceptional speed
The Aurigid meteor shower reaches peak activity August 31 to September 1. Meteors travel at 66 to 67 kilometres per second. This is much faster than most other meteor showers.
Why it mattersCelestial events like this offer a chance to witness the night sky. They help us understand how Earth moves through space debris from distant comets.
AustraliaAustralian stargazers will find the Aurigids challenging to observe this year, but the shower still offers an opportunity for southern sky watchers willing to try.
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