Star

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Night VisibilityPlay
Stars are visible at night due to the darkness of the sky, allowing their light to be seen from Earth. SlideOn a clear night, countless stars twinkle in the sky.
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Not Actual StarsPlay
Shooting and falling 'stars' are not stars; they're meteors burning in the Earth's atmosphere. SlideWe watched the shooting stars during the meteor shower.
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Constellation RecognitionPlay
Stars form patterns called constellations, which have names and help with navigation. SlideThe Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable star constellations.