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A meteorite is an object from space that has hit the surface of earth. Therefore you will find them at the bottom of the troposphere.
However, you were probably refering to meteors. Most meteors are visible in the lower themosphere or upper troposphere.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe mesosphere layer protects us from being hit by objects falling from space, like meteoroids. These objects burn up in this layer.
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∙ 10y agoMeteorites do not burn up. A meteorite is a meteor that has hit the surface. Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere.
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∙ 12y agoThe mesosphere layer protects us from being hit by objects falling from space, like meteoroids. These objects burn up in this layer.
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∙ 11y agoIn the Mesosphere, it was named after Meteors, that is what the Me- stands for.
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∙ 9y agoNo layer contains meteors. They are destroyed in the mesosphere.
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∙ 13y agoMesosphere
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What are shooting stars made out of?
shooting stars are meteorites are comets or meteorites which are made out of large chunks of ice or out of rock
Are shooting star dangerous to earth?
Absolutely not, seeing as how they are meteorites burning up in the earth's atmosphere. The shine of the so called 'shooting stars' is created by the rock entering the earth's atmosphere and catching fire. The reason these 'shooting stars' dissipate so fast is because they completely disintegrate in a matter of seconds.
When was Night of the Shooting Stars created?
Night of the Shooting Stars was created in 2001.
What is a wishing star on ourworld?
A "wishing star" is a meteor. They are also called "shooting stars" and "falling stars." If one hits the earth's surface, it is then a meteorite.
How do some stars become shooting stars?
Shooting stars are not stars. They are bits of dirt and dust that burn up in our atmosphere, briefly making them look like stars. Most of that is debris is from comets or others bits of dirt in space, but they are not stars and were not stars. So stars do not become shooting stars.
What is the name of shooting stars that reach earth's surface?
Meteorites.
What are shooting stars made out of?
shooting stars are meteorites are comets or meteorites which are made out of large chunks of ice or out of rock
What layer of the atmosphere does a shooting star occur?
The mesosphere is where meteorites burn up. Most people call them shooting stars.
What are some famous shooting stars?
meteorites
Are meteors falling stars?
Yes falling stars and shooting stars are meteors and meteorites.
How far can shooting stars be from earth to still be visible?
Shootings stars, also known as meteorites, reside at 100 miles above the Earths' surface. Typically, though ,the farthest you can see a shooting star from Earth is 70 miles away.
Are stars dangerous to earth?
Absolutely not, seeing as how they are meteorites burning up in the earth's atmosphere. The shine of the so called 'shooting stars' is created by the rock entering the earth's atmosphere and catching fire. The reason these 'shooting stars' dissipate so fast is because they completely disintegrate in a matter of seconds.
Are shooting star dangerous to earth?
Absolutely not, seeing as how they are meteorites burning up in the earth's atmosphere. The shine of the so called 'shooting stars' is created by the rock entering the earth's atmosphere and catching fire. The reason these 'shooting stars' dissipate so fast is because they completely disintegrate in a matter of seconds.
What is name for a shooting star?
Shooting or falling stars are called, "Meteors". When they hit the ground, they are called "Meteorites".
Are comets shooting stars?
No. A shooting star is a small object burning up in Earth's atmosphere. A comet is a body of ice and rock in space. The tail of a comet is made of material that evaporates from the surface and is swept away by the solar wind.
Why do shooting stars?
"Shooting stars" is a slang term for meteors and meteorites. They seem to shoot across the sky because when they fall into our atmosphere from outer space, they get so hot that they burn up. A meteorite is a meteor that makes it all the way down and lands on Earth.
Is meteor another name for shooting star?
Shooting stars are actually objects burning in the Earth's atmosphere. The name "shooting star" originates from ancient times (before advanced scientific investigation) when these burning meteors were though to actually be stars shooting across the night sky. Those that survive and crash onto the Earth's surface are then called meteorites.
