Daniel Asks: What is a Falling Star

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Discover the spectacular phenomenon of the "shooting star," which is not a star at all, but rather a tiny particle of dust or space rock entering Earth's atmosphere at breakneck speeds. This video explains how friction with the air generates immense heat and the shimmering trail of light we see in the night sky. It also provides a simple and fascinating breakdown of the differences between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite.