Shooting Stars

+**Shooting Stars**

+Shooting stars are fleeting streaks of light that grace the night [Sky](/wiki/sky). These luminous displays occur when small particles, known as [Meteors](/wiki/meteors), enter Earth's [Atmosphere](/wiki/atmosphere) and burn up, creating a momentary glow.

+## See also

+- [Comets](/wiki/comets)

+- [Asteroids](/wiki/asteroids)