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A '''meteor''' is a kind of stone that falls from the [[sky]].

A '''meteor''' is small rocky object that comes from space and falls through the sky (a "fireball"). If a meteor hits the ground, it becomes known as a ''[[meteorite]]''.  

 

Strictly speaking, "meteors" are stones that are falling through the sky (aka "fireballs"). If a meteor hits the ground, it becomes known as a ''[[meteorite]]'' However, not many people bother to make this technical distinction.  

If a meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it is often referred to as a "shooting star" or "falling star".

If a meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it is often referred to as a "shooting star" or "falling star".