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Falling meteors streak past a small round Earth-like planet against a starry deep space background

About this illustration

A stylized 3D render shows glowing meteors streaming diagonally past a small round planet set against a dense, star-filled Milky Way sky. This dynamic, cosmic artwork works well for science presentations, space-themed design and astronomy content.

Prompt: “cute 3D render of a meteor shower streaking past a small round planet” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): The render is well composed and matches the brief, with only minor unrealistic overlap of meteors onto the planet that is only noticeable on close inspection.

Also searched as: meteor shower space · small planet meteor · outer space 3d render · astronomy illustration · shooting stars space

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this meteor shower past small planet illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Meteor Shower Past Small Planet” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/meteor-shower-past-small-planet-f085b06d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “cute 3D render of a meteor shower streaking past a small round planet” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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