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What is a shooting star and why do we make a wish?

Shooting stars are small pieces of rock or metal that travel in space. When they enter Earth's atmosphere, they start to glow and leave a bright trail in the sky.

These tiny pieces, called meteoroids, move very fast. When they meet the air in our atmosphere, they heat up and burn, creating a beautiful light in the night sky.

Shooting stars are bright because they rub against the air in the atmosphere. This rubbing makes a lot of heat, which makes the meteoroids glow like stars.

For a long time, people have believed that seeing a shooting star brings good luck. They make a wish hoping it will come true. This tradition comes from ancient times, when stars were seen as messengers from the gods.

Shooting Stars

What is a shooting star and why do we make a wish ?

Shooting Star Watching

After learning why the Moon changes shape with Galileo, Leo and Luna watch the different lunar phases. Galileo shows them the gibbous‎ (1) moon through his telescope, explaining how the sunlight shines on its surface. Leo, a curious boy, asks questions while Luna, a dreamy girl who loves stars, draws constellations. Once the Moon starts to hide behind the clouds, Galileo suggests they look up at the night sky to observe another amazing thing.

Galileo, with a kind smile, invites:
« Lie down in the soft grass. »

Luna, the dreamer, whispers:
« I can feel the grass under me. It's soft and nice. I hope we see shooting stars tonight! »

Leo, curious, asks:
« What are we going to see? »

Galileo, with a mysterious smile, begins to explain: « You will see shooting stars tonight. They are small pieces of rock or metal that burn up as they enter Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak‎ (2) of light. »

Leo, with stars in his eyes, explains:
« They travel through space. »

Luna, her eyes shining with stars, explains:
« They enter Earth's atmosphere. »

Galileo, with a smile lit up by the stars, says:
« They heat up and catch fire. They make a bright streak. »

They discover that shooting stars are meteoroids‎ (3) that burn up as they enter Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak. They watch the sky with amazement. Leo and Luna are fascinated by this sight.

The Mystery of Shooting Stars

It is explained to the children that shooting stars are small pieces of rock or metal that travel through space. They learned that they enter Earth's atmosphere, heat up, and catch fire, creating a bright trail. Luna and Leo are amazed by this fascinating show, carefully watching every detail of this natural phenomenon.

Luna, eyes sparkling, asks:
« Why do they shine? »

Galileo, the wise astronomer, explains:
« They burn in the atmosphere. »

Leo, curious, asks:
« Do they make wishes? »

Galileo, with a wise smile, explains:
« Galileo says that shooting stars are indeed beautiful and they create a show in the sky. He explains that making wishes is a human tradition, but the beauty of shooting stars is a natural phenomenon. They burn up as they enter Earth's atmosphere, which creates a glowing trail. It's this phenomenon that fascinates us and inspires our wishes. »

Galileo shows them a sped-up video of a shooting star entering the atmosphere. They see the bright trail form. Leo and Luna are amazed by this demonstration. They learn that shooting stars are meteoroids that burn up as they enter Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright trail.

As the shooting stars disappear into the night sky, Galileo invites Leo and Luna to discover another celestial mystery. They are about to explore the vastness of galaxies‎ (4), these huge groups of stars, gas, and dust, and understand their crucial role in the universe. They will discover that galaxies are countless and varied, from majestic spirals‎ (5) to elegant ellipticals‎ (6), and even fascinating irregular ones. A new scientific adventure begins for our two friends, full of discoveries and wonders.

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