A meteor shower will light up the night sky this week
Halley's Comet is expected to bring shooting stars to Earth this week.
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Halley's Comet is expected to bring shooting stars to Earth this week.
Debris from the famous Halley's Comet will light up the sky this week. Experts say people may be able to see a meteor shower at some point between Tuesday and Thursday. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
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