On Saturday, May 24th, the Earth will cross the path of Comet 209P/Linear. Because comets burn up as they speed through our system, they leave a trail in their path. When we cross these trails of stuff throughout the year, the stuff burns up in our atmosphere and appears to us as shooting stars, or meteors. The exciting thing about the possible shower on May 24th is that, if it happens, it’s the first time it will ever be seen, and it’s the first time in a long time that we’ll see a brand new meteor shower! So what do we call this new meteor shower?
Dark Sky Park: What Do We Name A New Meteor Shower?
