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meteoroid:
a solid piece of rock or dust moving in orbit through the solar system.
meteor:
the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere. Called a fireball when especially spectacular.
meteorite:
a portion of a meteoroid that reaches the surface of Earth without being completely vaporized.
meteor shower:
a group of meteors with approximately a common trajectory.
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