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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

The record 3 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Is the Perseid meteor shower going to get even more spectacular? Jupiter could send more 'shooting stars' towards Earth in 2028 press · Google News · Science · Yahoo · 31d ago · +1 outlet
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  3. Perseids Meteor Shower Could Be Supercharged by Jupiter: Here's When press · Google News · Science · JubileeCast · 31d ago