Backdrop for a shooting star (3)

I believe the answer is:

sky

(Other definitions for sky that I've seen before include "Strike up" , "Hit high into the air" , "broadcaster" , "Upper region, empyrean" , "Upper air" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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