Why do particles like meteors and comets glow in the evening sky?
A) They are made from gases that burn in the Earth's atmosphere.
B) They are very hot while they are in space and they cool off in the Earth's atmosphere.
C) They glow like the sun until they enter the Earth's atmosphere.
D) Friction from the Earth's atmosphere causes them to heat up.
E) Friction from the Earth's atmosphere causes them to cool down.

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When particles like meteors and comets enter the Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to heat up. This heating causes them to become incandescent and glow brightly in the evening sky.

Why Do Particles Like Meteors and Comets Glow in the Evening