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M827
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What meteor shower that usually occurs in August was once known as the Tears of Saint Lawrence?
 
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The Perseid meteor shower
 
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M827
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You're correct!

In parts of England and Germany, the Perseids were said to be the fiery tears of St. Lawrence since they usually appeared in the sky around August 10th, the anniversary of the saint's martyrdom in 258.
 
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didn't i just answer this question on monday ;-)
 
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