meteor
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As the grains heat up and ionise, they produce the light we can see with the trail produced as the meteor cools and fades.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower was first recorded almost 3,000 years ago by Chinese astronomers.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
With lots of clear skies over the coming nights there is a good chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is an annual event as a result of the Earth passing through dust left behind Comet Thatcher.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
If a meteor crashed into the ocean and caused a tsunami, I don’t think either of us would even notice.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Vocabulary lists containing meteor
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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