How are shooting stars formed?

Opening StatementOpening Statement

A shooting star is actually a meteor made up of rock. As it is pulled into the earth’s atmosphere it burns up, this makes the rock glow.

We see this glow as a shooting star.

Facts

This glow does not last long. The burning rock looks like a star is falling in the sky.

There are lots of rock in space. Some of these rocks will crash into Earth’s atmosphere and burn up.

Conclusion

• In conclusion shooting stars are not stars but rocks that enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up. The burning rock glows in the night sky for just a short time.