Ursid Meteor Surprise

The normally meek Ursid meteor shower could surprise sky watchers with a powerful outburst on Dec 22nd when Earth passes through a dust stream from periodic comet Tuttle.

FULL STORY and GRAPHICS at:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast18dec_1.htm?list112226

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Contact: Tony Phillips[email protected]

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