a shooting/falling star

[Brave Heart]

Hi all,

Is there any difference between "a shooting star" and "a falling star" seen in the night sky?

Thanks.

 

[Matching Mole]

No they are the same, they are meteors or meteoroids. Also called meteorites when they survive the passage through the atmosphere and actually hit the Earth.

 

[nichec]

No they are the same, they are meteors or meteoroids. Also called meteorites when they survive the passage through the atmosphere and actually hit the Earth.

Oh well, if you don't read it figuratively.........

 

[Brave Heart]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help.