For Meteor we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Astronomy, Physical Geography, Planetary Science and Science.

Meteor (Astronomy)

The trail of light seen in the sky when a meteorite burns up in Earth's atmosphere. Also called shooting stars.

Meteor (Physical Geography)

A body of matter that enters the Earth's atmosphere from space. While traveling through the atmosphere, these objects begin to burn because of friction and are sometimes seen as luminous streaks in the sky by ground observers. Many of these objects burn up completely and never reach the Earth's surface.

Meteor (Planetary Science)

A relatively small body of matter traveling through interplanetary space.

Meteor (Science)

A piece of extraterrestrial rock, metal, or ice falling to Earth and glowing incandescent in its flight through the atmosphere.

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