Alabama meteorite shower

If a little stargazing this weekend sound like fun, then a celestial light show is coming. The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to occur in a few days. The shooting stars appear in the night sky as the Earth passes through the debris coming off of comet Temple Tuttle.

The Earth is passing into the orbit of the comet Temple-Tuttle. As a result, stargazers can expect to see the annual Perseid meteor shower reach its peak, with the best times to look for the Perseids on the mornings. The last morning to see the peak is Aug. 13.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak from May fifth through May sixth.There will be a free light show to anyone looking at the sky tomorrow.

An expert on meteors is visiting Huntsville to discuss the recent meteorite shower in north Alabama. Marc Fries will speak at NASA's Marshall Space Flight…