What is a Falling Star?

Falling ‘stars ‘ are not stars at all !! They are little stones which come from outer space , becoming white hot as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
If they are not on fire , they will be difficult to see – they only weigh three quarters of a kilogram at most !Are falling stars unusual ? Not at all. It is estimated that each day at least 24 million enter the atmosphere – enough for 24 million wishes!!