meteor

• Ein kleiner fester Körper aus dem Weltraum, der in die Erdatmosphäre eintritt und durch Reibung an der Luft oft einen leuchtenden Schweif erzeugt. Im weiteren Sinne auch die Leuchterscheinung selbst (Sternschnuppe).

A small solid body from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere, often producing a streak of light as it burns up due to air friction.

1. Small celestial bodyB1formalscientific

   A small solid body from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere.

   Kleiner Himmelskörper

   • A meteor crashed into the desert last night.
   • Scientists study meteor fragments to understand the solar system.
   • The meteor burned up before reaching the ground.

   Synonymebolidefireballmeteoroidshooting star

2. Shooting starB1formalscientific

   A bright streak of light in the night sky caused by a meteoroid burning up due to friction with the atmosphere.

   Sternschnuppe

   • We saw a bright meteor shoot across the sky.
   • Meteors are often called shooting stars.
   • The meteor left a glowing trail that lasted several seconds.

   Synonymeshooting star