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What is the correct term for a shooting star?

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What is the correct term for a shooting star?
posted Oct 12, 2016 by Balwinder

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Shooting star is a common name for the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters the atmosphere, becoming a meteor.

answer Oct 13, 2016 by Shivaranjini
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