ScienceQuiet 31d · day 31
Jupiter's gravity could amplify Perseid meteor shower in 2028
Gravitational effects from Jupiter may trigger an outburst of meteors as the annual Perseid shower peaks.
What to know
- Jupiter's gravitational pull may amplify the Perseid meteor shower when it peaks in 2028.
- Such gravitational interactions could produce an outburst of additional meteors visible from Earth.
- The Perseid shower typically occurs annually, but this effect would make 2028 potentially exceptional.
“Jupiter's gravity could trigger an outburst of Perseid meteors as the 2028 shower hits its peak.”
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Anthony Wood Space.com science writer
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