Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Meteor Showers

What is a meteor shower? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down how these nighttime spectacles come to be and when you can see them in action. Why do meteor showers show up a the same time each year? What’s up with that? We discuss the Geminid and the Perseid meteor showers and what is difference between them. How much space debris does Earth plow through every day? Is a meteor hitting Earth just like a bug on a windshield? We discuss near-Earth objects and how comet’s tails give us a light show. There such thing as a meteor storm? What’s a bolide? Plus, we walk you through how to have your best meteor shower viewing experience. All that and more on another StarTalk explainer! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson