Simple Explanation: Imagine you have a rock that lives in space, it's called a meteoroid. When it zooms into Earth's atmosphere, we see it as a meteor, like a bright flash in the sky. If it survives and lands on Earth, it becomes a meteorite. It’s like going from being invisible to becoming a shining star and finally landing as a treasure.
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- What Is the Difference Between a Meteor, Asteroid, and Comet?
- What If Earth Had Another Moon?
- What are larger stars?
- How Do Stars Die in Space?
- What Is a Black Hole Really Like?