Why don't wishing stars work?

Wishing stars, often associated with the belief that making a wish when seeing a shooting star can make it come true, are rooted in folklore rather than scientific fact. The phenomenon of shooting stars is caused by meteoroids burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, and there is no evidence to suggest that they can influence reality or fulfill wishes. Wishes often reflect personal hopes and aspirations, but achieving them typically requires effort, planning, and action rather than mere wishing.