shooting star

A shooting star is a star that streaks across the sky. People make wishes when they see a shooting star.

Many people around the world consider shooting stars to be a symbol of good luck. They can be seen at specific times every year.

Actually called meteors, they are the phenomenon of space objects burning up as they enter the Earth's atmosphere. There are also meteor showers that are observed regularly every year, such as the Perseids and the Geminids.

In Korea, there is a saying that if you see a shooting star, your wish will come true. This has a similar cultural meaning to the Western phrase, 'Make a wish upon a shooting star.' Recently, trips to observe shooting stars have become popular.