Why do meteors light up in the atmosphere?

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Gbandres · Answer 1 · 2022-09-23T19:16:12+0000

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When a meteoroid enters the Earth's upper atmosphere, it heats up due to friction from the air. The heat causes gases around the meteoroid to glow brightly.

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Why do meteors light up in the atmosphere?

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