Potential new meteor shower is 'all or nothing event,' says NASA astronomer

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Potential new meteor shower is 'all or nothing event,' says NASA astronomer
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A shattering comet might generate a new tau Herculids shower on May 30 and 31.

since 2012. As a proud Trekkie and Canadian, she tackles topics like spaceflight, diversity, science fiction, astronomy and gaming to help others explore the universe. Elizabeth's on-site reporting includes two human spaceflight launches from Kazakhstan, and embedded reporting from a simulated Mars mission in Utah. She holds a Ph.D. and

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