The Hidden Beauty of Comet Smoke in Our Sky
If you've ever looked up during a meteor shower and wondered where those streaks of light actually go, you're basically looking at the aftermath of comet smoke settling into our atmosphere. It's one of those things we don't really think about because we're so focused on the "big show"—the bright flash and the wish we're supposed to make. But the leftovers, that fine cosmic soot that lingers long after the fireballs vanish, are actually way more interesting than most people realize. ...