It a Shooting Star really a star?
No! It's a small fragment of a meteor
Is a comet a shooting star?
No it is not.
What speeds can shooting stars reach up to as they are falling?
120,000 miles per hour
Do shooting stars occur frequently or not?
Frequently
How was Crater lake formed?
By a meteorite or by a shooting star that smashed into the ground
What do people usually do when they see a shooting star?
Make a wish.
What causes the trail of light behind a shooting star?
Friction
How hot can shooting starsget?
3,000 degrees Fahrenheit
Can you see a meteor shower during the day?
Yes!
What are shooting stars called by astronomers?
Meteors
Example: A shooting star is formed when a fragment of a meteor starts falling at super fast speeds wich then catches fire wich is how they got the nickname of "shooting star"
What is a meteor a chunk of?
A comet or astroid.
What is a shooting star considered if it smashes into the ground?
A meteorite.
What is a group of shooting stars falling down at the same time called?
meteor shower.