meteor
Example Sentences
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The atmosphere naturally gets about 50-80g daily from small meteors, Wing explains.
From BBC
Reports suggest the event could be a meteor or space debris re-entering the atmosphere.
From BBC
In 1991, Jung Chang’s “Wild Swans” hit the world like a meteor.
There is also a partial lunar eclipse, three supermoons, a blue Moon, a February planet alignment plus an array of meteor showers to enjoy.
From BBC
The Geminid meteor shower - one of the most spectacular in the celestial calendar - is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits.
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