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Meteor Shower In New Zealand
Meteors from the Phoenicids meteor shower are streaking across the sky in Lincoln, Canterbury region, New Zealand, on December 9, 2023. Meteor showers occur when multiple space rocks, known as meteorites, enter our atmosphere simultaneously at high speed and burn up, creating the appearance of shooting stars or fireballs. Scientists are saying that New Zealand is the best place in the world to witness this rare meteor shower on December 12th. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #10836759 |
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| Photographer | Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
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