When a meteor speeds into Earth’s atmosphere, it lights up due to intense friction with the air—generating extreme heat. That heat makes the meteor glow, but here's the cool part: the color of that glow tells us what it's made of! Just like fireworks, different elements shine in different colors when heated. As the meteor blazes through the sky at tens of kilometers per second, atoms in both the meteor and the surrounding air get excited—and they release light in specific wavelengths. The result? A fiery, colorful display that reveals the meteor’s chemical makeup. #MeteorShower #SpaceScience #WhyItGlows #AstroFacts

When a meteor speeds into Earth’s atmosphere, it lights up due to intense friction with the air—generating extreme heat. That heat makes the meteor glow, but here's the cool part: the color of that glow tells us what it's made of! Just like fireworks, different elements shine in different colors when heated. As the meteor blazes through the sky at tens of kilometers per second, atoms in both the meteor and the surrounding air get excited—and they release light in specific wavelengths. The result? A fiery, colorful display that reveals the meteor’s chemical makeup. #MeteorShower #SpaceScience #WhyItGlows #AstroFacts

Okay, universe, we get it — you're huge. 🥹 #SpaceWonder #Stephenson218 #AstronomyLovers #MindBlown #StarSizeComparison #FeelingSmall #AstroFacts