"We call a meteor a shooting star," he explained. "If anything makes it to the ground, it's called a meteorite." Related Topics. Space; Sponsored Content by Taboola. Popular Reads.

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French says the best time to get a shot at seeing the lights and shooting stars is after midnight. “Just get into a dark area, ya know, get away from bright city lights,” continued French.