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9.5.17

Current Events

Meteor Shower Over NZ

What Happened:

People in New Zealand have set their alarms early so they can see a glimpse of a annual meteor shower. This passes earth once a year and is created by dust and debris from Halley’s Comet. New Zealand one of the best viewing platforms in the world because of the dark skies. The meteors were most visible from 3am to 5am on a Friday morning and a Saturday morning.

Opinion: I think it is quite cool that you can wake up early to see the meteor shower!

Source: I have got this information off Kiwi Kids News.

3 Words Meaning: 1. Meteor:a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light. 2. Platforms:a raised level surface on which people or things can stand. "there are viewing platforms where visitors may gape at the chasm”

The declared policy of a political party or group. 3. Comet:a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a ‘tail’ of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.