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If earth had no atmosphere would comets still be visible from its surface?
Livmister
Yes. Comets do not enter the atmosphere of the earth (we hope!). What you see is gasses that are released from the comet, illuminated by the sun. However, a meteor (shooting star) is visible only due to the atmosphere heating the meteor.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoNo, meteors only burn up because of the friction caused as they pass rapidly through the atmosphere.
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What other comets will be visible from earth by 2100?
Nobody knows, really. Several comets are visible from Earth each year. Most of them have a long period and are not known in advance.
Why do people call asteroids meteors and comets space trashor debris?
Because they hit Earth's surface and they hit whenever they go into Earh's atmosphere
Why is The moon surface visible to an observer on earth?
Its surface is visible because of how AU's (Astronomical Units) it is away from the Earth.
What is the difference between comets and meteors?
Comets are flying bits of rock that don't enter the earth's atmosphere and meteors are flying bits of iron stone or stony iron. Also meteors do enter the earth's atmosphere.
What happens to visible light when it enters earths atmosphere?
approx 25% is reflected approx 20% is absorbed approx 55% pass through to Earth's surface (it burns) supposedly
The sky is what?
The sky is the atmosphere of Earth and any visible part of the universe, as observed from Earths surface.
What other comets will be visible from earth by 2100?
Nobody knows, really. Several comets are visible from Earth each year. Most of them have a long period and are not known in advance.
What penetrates the earth's atmosphere to reach the surface?
Electromagnetic radiation from the sun, most in the form of visible light.
What are meteroids that reach the earth's atmosphere called?
comets
What in the atmosphere asorbs energy?
The atmosphere is transparent to the visible light of the Sun. So it passes right through, only to get absorbed by the surface of the Earth.
Why do people call asteroids meteors and comets space trashor debris?
Because they hit Earth's surface and they hit whenever they go into Earh's atmosphere
Do asteroids comets and meteoroids pose danger to earth?
Meteoroids generally do not pose much of a risk as they are generally small enough to burn up in the atmosphere, and do not reach the surface. Asteroids and comets are larger and can cause potentially catastrophic damage if they strike Earth.
What is the difference of meteors meteorites and comets?
A meteorode is a small particle of debris within our solar system. When the meteoroid enters our atmosphere is becomes a meteor. If it then lands on the earth it becomes a meteorite. Comets on the other hand are larger and are associated with a visible tail.
What did comet collisions add to earths surface?
Can comets hit the Earth's surface? Yes but they would have to be above a certain size so as not to burn up high in our atmosphere. You shouldn't worry though ...
How did volcanic eruptions and comets change early earth?
Volcanic eruptions and comets both contributed to bringing water and other gases to Earth's surface creating the atmosphere. Volcanic products created nutrient rich soils for plants to grow and if the comets were large enough, they could create large enough indentations for lakes and oceans to form.
How does the water move from Earth's surface to the atmosphere?
how did water from the earth's surface get into the atmosphere
Why does the Moon's surface is visible to an observer on earth?
Its surface is visible because of how AU's (Astronomical Units) it is away from the Earth.
