
Star
Night Visibility
Stars are visible at night due to the darkness of the sky, allowing their light to be seen from Earth.

On a clear night, countless stars twinkle in the sky.
Not Actual Stars
Shooting and falling 'stars' are not stars; they're meteors burning in the Earth's atmosphere.

We watched the shooting stars during the meteor shower.
Constellation Recognition
Stars form patterns called constellations, which have names and help with navigation.

The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable star constellations.
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