Science glossary film: Meteor

Meteor

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A brief streak of light in the night sky caused by a small object, maybe the size of a pebble or even a speck of dust, burning up as it enters the upper atmosphere from space.

A brief streak of light in the night sky caused by a small object, maybe the size of a pebble or even a speck of dust, burning up as it enters the upper atmosphere from space. Meteors are also called falling or shooting stars.

Meteors are also called falling or shooting stars.

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