Possible meteor shower May 23-24 as Earth passes through dust trail of 209P/LINEAR
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 08:31
in Astronomy & Space
On Friday night/early Saturday May 23-24 skywatchers across the U.S. and southern Canada may witness the birth of a brand new meteor shower. If predictions hold true, Earth will pass through multiple tendrils of dust and pebbly bits left behind by comet 209P/LINEAR, firing up a celestial display on par with the strongest showers of the year. Or better.