A meteor occurs when Earth passes through a trail of debris by a comet or asteroid.
A meteor occurs when Earth passes through a trail of debris by a comet or asteroid.
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Meteors are pieces of rock and ice ejected by comets from the ice while moving around the Sun in their orbit.
Meteors are pieces of rock and ice ejected by comets from the ice while moving around the Sun in their orbit.
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A meteor that reaches the ground is called a meteorite.
A meteor that reaches the ground is called a meteorite.
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Meteorites get their name from the constellation where they shine. The Perseids come from Perseus, hence its name is Perseids.
Meteorites get their name from the constellation where they shine. The Perseids come from Perseus, hence its name is Perseids.
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Comets continually eject material along each path around the Sun; this shower replenishes the meteorites.
Comets continually eject material along each path around the Sun; this shower replenishes the meteorites.
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Meteors are sometimes seen with markings of red, yellow or green. The colors are due to the ionization of the molecule - such as oxygen which appears green.
Meteors are sometimes seen with markings of red, yellow or green. The colors are due to the ionization of the molecule - such as oxygen which appears green.
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The fireball is a meteor that is brighter than the planet Venus.
The fireball is a meteor that is brighter than the planet Venus.