I celebrate life every day! Every day provides us with opportunities to celebrate. Today I invite you to celebrate the night sky and nature’s fireworks, meteor showers. Gazing at the stars at night, sparks awe and wonder of the universe and I realize I’m part of something much larger than I ever imagined. I take childish delight at the sight of a shooting star (another name for meteor. )

 

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NATURE'S FIREWORKS

The night sky is a cosmic canvas,
I can view from my home planet.

In the darkness of night,
the stars shine bright.
I see a shooting star,
I wonder if it’s near or far.
As it crosses the sky,
visible to my eye,
Is a glowing streak,
adding to the mystique.
I am in a state of awe,
it’s a meteor I saw.
As I delight in nature’s fireworks,
I ponder the vastness of the universe.
I realize my part is small,
in the complexity of it all.
In the moment I feel connected,
and the world feels less hectic.
I’ll play my part well,
on the past I won’t dwell.
I know the future is bright,
I realize in the dark of night.
Thanks to nature’s fireworks,
my thinking, I’ll rework.
I’ll start with an attitude,
of awe and gratitude.
 

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While it's possible to spot a meteor on any night. You can increase your chances of seeing a meteor shower if you know when the Earth pass through dust and debris left from comets. The Earth will be passing through the path of the Comet Swift-Tuttle's orbit from July 17 to Aug. 24, this year. The peak nights for viewing will be the nights of August 11-12 and August 12-13, You can learn more about the Perseid Meteor Shower 2018: When, Where & How to See It, by clicking here.

Meteor Showers 101 | National Geographic- A great video that explains, meteors and meteor showers.

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Real Meteor Shower - Amazing footage of a meteor shower.

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