meteor
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Scientists said a fireball spotted in the skies above East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was a meteor.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
They also described flashes of light -- meteor strikes -- on the Moon's surface.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Cinquemani's work draws attention to a less-studied type of hydrothermal system formed by meteor impacts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
That could be a coincidence, but it’s also possible that a meteor will come crashing to my window and hit me right now.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
“We’re hanging out here because there’s supposed to be a meteor shower tonight,” she says, lying to Anthony.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Vocabulary lists containing meteor
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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