SOLAR SYSTEM

Detailed explanation-1: -When meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere (or that of another planet, like Mars) at high speed and burn up, the fireballs or “shooting stars” are called meteors. When a meteoroid survives a trip through the atmosphere and hits the ground, it’s called a meteorite.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meteors enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a very high speed and get heated up due to friction in the atmosphere. This small object glows and evaporates quickly like a bright streak for a short time. These bright streaks of light, which is visible in the night sky, are called meteors. It is also known as shooting stars.

Detailed explanation-3: -A shooting star is really a small piece of rock or dust that hits Earth’s atmosphere from space. It moves so fast that it heats up and glows as it moves through the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meteoroids are small rock pieces that revolve around the Sun. They are usually made up of dust, ice particles and gases. Some meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere with a great velocity.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a meteor? A meteor is a celestial object (generally made of rocks and metals) that enters the atmosphere of the earth and burns out completely before reaching the surface.