Principle objective of this lecture is to present on Meteors and Meteor Showers. Here briefly describe the differences of Meteoroid, Meteorite and Meteor. Meteoroid- small, solid body moving within the solar system. Meteorite- solid remains of a meteor that falls to the Earth. Meteor- (shooting star)- bright trail of light created by small solid particles entering the Earth’s atmosphere and burning up. Finally explain on why do meteors have a streak of light and Specific Meteor Showers.
Meteors and Meteor Showers
