meteor

US /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
UK /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
"meteor" picture
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流星, 隕石

a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light

:
We saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky.
夜空を横切る明るい流星を見た。
The annual Perseid meteor shower is a popular event for stargazers.
毎年恒例のペルセウス座流星群は、星を見る人々に人気のイベントです。