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Why are meteors commonly called shooting stars?

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When the meteors enter the atmosphere of the earth at high speeds, these are heated up. The heat produced is so high and the meteors start glowing and eventually evaporate within a short time. The glowing meteor bursts leaving behind a streak of light. The meteors are, therefore, called shooting stars.

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