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A meteoroid is typically very fast, traveling through space at speeds ranging from 11 to 72 kilometers per second (about 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour) as it orbits the Sun. When a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere, it can accelerate further due to gravitational forces, often resulting in a bright streak of light known as a meteor. This high speed is what causes the intense friction and heat that leads to the meteor's glowing appearance.

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