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What was the “Star Shower” of 1833?

Also known as the “falling of the stars”, the “Star Shower” was a major meteor shower, which occurred between 3 and 4 am, on November 13, 1833, over Springfield.

To read a complete description of the "Star Shower", please see R.I. Holcombe’s “History of Greene County, Missouri (MR 977.878 H, pp. 166-167).

Source: Holcombe's "History of Greene County, Missouri"
Date: June 14, 2002
Subject: Missouri and Ozarks
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