what is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
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A meteor and a meteorite both refer to objects originating from space, but their main difference lies in where they are located or what happens to them when they enter Earth's atmosphere.
A meteor is commonly known as a shooting star or falling star. It is a small space rock or debris that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere due to the intense heat generated by friction. The glowing streak of light that you see when a meteor enters the atmosphere is caused by the air surrounding it being superheated. Most meteors are relatively small, typically ranging from the size of a grain of sand to a small pebble.
On the other hand, a meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface. It is essentially a fragment of a larger celestial body, such as an asteroid or comet, that has reached the Earth's surface. Meteorites are typically made of rock, metal, or a combination of both, and they can vary in size from small pebbles to massive boulders.
To distinguish between a meteor and a meteorite, you need to consider their location. If it disintegrates in the atmosphere and does not reach the Earth's surface, it is called a meteor. However, if it manages to survive the atmospheric journey and lands on the Earth's surface, it is referred to as a meteorite.
To witness meteors, you can look up at the night sky during meteor showers or keep an eye out for sporadic meteors throughout the year. To find meteorites, it usually requires a search in areas known for meteorite landings, such as deserts, ice fields, or areas with a high concentration of meteorites called strewn fields. Professional meteorite hunters often use metal detectors and conduct systematic searches in these regions.
So, in summary, a meteorite is a meteor that has successfully landed on the Earth's surface, while a meteor is a small space rock that disintegrates in the Earth's atmosphere, often observed as a shooting star.