How to Draw a Shooting Star (Easy Step by Step)
A shooting star with a smiling face is a cheerful way to practice drawing stars and curved lines. This drawing is built from one five-point star, three curved streaks, a crescent moon, and two tiny stars. Every part is simple, so it is a good first night-sky picture.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a shooting star step by step
How to Draw a Shooting Star · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The big star
Draw a star with five rounded points, with the top point leaning a little to the left. Round off every tip so it looks soft and friendly.
Step 2: The happy face
Inside the star, draw two small dots for eyes side by side. Add a little curved smile under them that dips down in the middle.
Step 3: The long streak
Start at the star's lower left side and draw one long curved line that sweeps down and away to the bottom left corner.
Step 4: The shorter streaks
Draw a shorter curved line above the long streak and another one below it. Make them bend the same way as the long line.
Step 5: The crescent moon
In the top left corner, draw a curved moon shape like a thick letter C with pointed tips. Draw the outer curve first, then a curve inside it that meets the first at both tips.
Step 6: The little stars
Draw a tiny five-sided star shape near the top, between the moon and the big star. Add another tiny one in the bottom right corner, each with a small hole in the middle.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your shooting star? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mushroom or how to draw a sunflower next.
Tips for drawing a shooting star
- Draw the big star with rounded corners. Aim for five points that are about the same length, and soften each tip instead of making it sharp.
- Curve all three tail lines the same way so they look like they are flying together. Draw the longest one first and keep the other two shorter.
- For the crescent moon, draw the outer curve first. Then curve the inner line so it meets the outer line at both tips.
Free shooting star coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this shooting star coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your shooting star drawing
Try a bright yellow star with orange cheeks, a pale yellow moon, and a deep blue or purple sky. For a fun twist, color each tail streak a different rainbow color so the star leaves a rainbow trail.
Shooting star fun fact for kids
A shooting star is not a star at all. It is a small piece of rock or dust, often no bigger than a grain of sand, that burns up in a bright streak as it zips into Earth's air.
Questions about drawing a shooting star
What shapes do I need to draw a shooting star?
You need a five-point star, three curved lines for the tail, and two dots and a small curve for the face. The moon is a curved crescent shape, and the two little stars are tiny five-sided shapes.
How do I draw a star that is not lopsided?
Start with a light pencil circle, mark five points around it, and connect the points. Then round off the tips and erase the circle.
How do I make my shooting star look cuter?
Put the eyes side by side and the smile small and low between them. Rounded star tips and a few tiny stars around it also make the whole picture feel friendly.
