A bright meteor shower will be visible early Tuesday morning. The astronomy club says the best time is between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Find a dark, open place away from street lights. Bring a warm jacket and a blanket to sit on. Give your eyes 15 minutes to get used to the dark. You do not need a telescope. Meteors are easy to see with your own eyes. If clouds move in, try again the next morning.
Level: A2
Meteor Shower Visible Before Dawn
Future plans and advice; imperatives & times.
CEFR A2 · 78 words · ~1 min read · US English
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- meteor
- a piece of rock from space that makes a line of light in the night sky
- visible
- able to be seen with your eyes
- astronomy
- the study of stars, planets, and space
- club
- a group of people who meet because they like the same activity
- telescope
- a tool you look through to see faraway things like stars
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When is the best time to watch the meteor shower?
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Between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. — The astronomy club says the best time is between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.
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What should you bring?
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A warm jacket and a blanket — The text says to bring a warm jacket and a blanket to sit on.
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You can see the meteors with your own eyes
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True — You do not need a telescope; meteors are easy to see with your own eyes.
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