Meteor
A small piece of rock or dust from space that burns up and glows as it enters Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light.
Imagine a tiny pebble skipping across a pond, making a little splash and ripple. A meteor is like that pebble, but in the sky, making a glowing streak as it enters our air.
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- Orionid Meteor Shower: How to Watch Debris from Halley's Comet A small piece of rock or dust from space that burns up and glows as it enters Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light.