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Two reasons. One is that some times earth does not pass through regions of space with much debris, so there aren't many meteorites. The other is that city lights obscure our view of the night sky.

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Is it possible to see 9 shooting stars in a single night?

It is possible to see hundreds of shooting stars in a single night, during a meteor shower.


When are clear nights this week for shooting stars?

This week, look out for shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of August 11th and into the early morning of August 12th. The best time to see shooting stars is usually after midnight when the sky is darkest. Try to find a location away from city lights for optimal viewing conditions.


Were shooting stars naturel in jaws?

In the movie "Jaws," the shooting stars were a part of the natural environment and were not explicitly scripted or planned for in the film. They were part of the night sky scene and added to the overall atmosphere of the setting.


Is it true that shooting stars appear at the middle of the night?

They can appear in the middle of the night. Shooting stars can pass at anytime, they don't happen only at that time. You are actually more likely to see meteors in the pre-dawn hours of the morning, with 6 AM usually being the peak time.


What is the ratio of airplanes to shootings stars?

The number of commercial airline flights per day, worldwide is around the 93,000 mark. If we halve that, to account for the rougly 50/50 split of day/night time, that leaves us with approximately 46,500 flights per night, worldwide. According to most astonomers, there are millions of foreign objects entering the atmosphere (approximately 100 tonnes worth) each with the capability to become a 'shooting star' each day. For the purpose of arguement, lets say 3 million each day. Again, if this is halved, we are left with approximate 1.5 million shooting stars worldwide each night. Therefore, the ratio of airplanes to shooting stars worldwide, during night time hours, is 46,500 to 1,500,000. Therefore, it is over 30 times as likely that you will see a shooting star than an airplane on any given night. The morale of the story: Go outside and find a shooting star and stop wishing that airplanes are shooting stars.

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Is it possible to see 9 shooting stars in a single night?

It is possible to see hundreds of shooting stars in a single night, during a meteor shower.


What time can you see shooting stars in Wild World?

You can see shooting stars anytime at night, when there are stars in the sky. Make sure you have no tools in your hand at the time of the shooting star, or you won't be able to wish on it!


What objects do you see in the night time sky?

In the night sky, you can see stars, planets, the Moon, constellations, and sometimes satellites or shooting stars. These objects appear as points of light against the dark backdrop of space and can be observed with the naked eye or with the help of telescopes or binoculars.


When can you see shooting stars?

You can see shooting stars during meteor showers, which occur when the Earth passes through the debris left by a comet. The best time to see shooting stars is late at night when the sky is darkest and free from city lights.


What does it mean when you see six shooting stars in one night?

That might mean that there has been a meteor shower. There are certain days of the year when Earth passes through what is believed to be debris of comets; as a result, you'll see several shooting stars on such days.


Is a shooting real?

Yes, shooting stars are real. I'm 16 and I've seen three in my life time. One from my porch and two from my friends back yard. Go out on a clear night when you can see the stars and be patient, you'll probably see one.


Is it easy to see shooting stars?

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How often does a shooting star come to Cleveland?

It doesn't matter which city or state you live in, they are all random. Shooting stars appear at night at any random time. You may see one shooting star in one night, or you may see fifty. If you are persistent to find one, you will find one eventualy. :)


When does a shooting star comes in 2011?

Shooting stars come around 30 times each night. Make sure you don't have any tools equipped, and when you see a shooting star, press A. Your character will make a wish. If you miss the first star you see, get ready cause the shooting stars come in groups. Next day in the mail you will get a furniture item attached to a letter from a mysterious "Wishy the Star".


When are clear nights this week for shooting stars?

This week, look out for shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of August 11th and into the early morning of August 12th. The best time to see shooting stars is usually after midnight when the sky is darkest. Try to find a location away from city lights for optimal viewing conditions.


How often do you see shooting stars on acww ds?

At least once a night. Make sure you don't have anything equiped because when you see the shooting star press a few times. The next day there should be a letter from Wishy the star.


Why is it a great idea to live in the northwest?

There are not so many lights, you can see the stars every night, and so many shooting stars, not so much polutions, and if you are looking for cities, there is los Angeles