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When we see a meteor shower, it means that Earth is passing through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or asteroid. As these small particles enter the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up and create bright streaks of light, known as meteors. Meteor showers typically occur at specific times of the year when Earth intersects these debris trails. Prominent meteor showers, like the Perseids or Geminids, can produce many visible meteors per hour under optimal conditions.

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What does the word meteororid means?

Meteoroid is a small meteor, or like a meteor.


If you see a meteor shower in Georgia will someone else see the same meteors all the way in Washington state?

They won't see the same meteor as you do, but they will see a meteor shower, as they are falling in many parts of the world. So they will see ones that you don't, but both of you will be able to enjoy watching a meteor shower.


Can west coast see meteor showers?

Yes, people living on the West Coast of the United States can see meteor showers, as long as the skies are clear and the meteor shower is visible from that location. Meteor showers occur at different times throughout the year and can be visible from various parts of the world.


What is the name of the great meteor crater in Arizona?

The name of the great meteor crater in Arizona is simply called Meteor Crater. It is also known as Barringer Crater, named after Daniel Barringer who was one of the first to suggest it was formed by a meteor impact.


Does a meteor shower happen when a meteor passes through the orbit of a comet?

A meteor shower happens when the Earth passes through a debris field of a comet's orbit or other similar celestial debris that may or may not have a regular cycle of occurrence. The term meteor shower refers to an unusual number of meteors visible per minute in the night sky as shooting stars. When you see a shooting star, you are actually seeing a meteor burn up in the outer reaches of our atmosphere. If you see 3 or more shooting stars (meteors burning up) per minute in the night sky, you are in a meteor shower. Most the time it is difficult to tell if you are in a meteor shower because of the low count per hour versus the count per minute. You can got to the web site for the American Meteor Society for listing and dates of various meteor showers.

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How do you say meteor in Japanese?

Nagareboshi means meteor.


How do you say meteor in latin?

metreor it means meteor in latin


What does the word meteororid means?

Meteoroid is a small meteor, or like a meteor.


If you see a meteor shower in Georgia will someone else see the same meteors all the way in Washington state?

They won't see the same meteor as you do, but they will see a meteor shower, as they are falling in many parts of the world. So they will see ones that you don't, but both of you will be able to enjoy watching a meteor shower.


When can you see a meteor shower?

Every summer


What did they use to see meteor?

They used their eyes.


Can west coast see meteor showers?

Yes, people living on the West Coast of the United States can see meteor showers, as long as the skies are clear and the meteor shower is visible from that location. Meteor showers occur at different times throughout the year and can be visible from various parts of the world.


How do you get the move Draco meteor on Pokemon white?

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I found it to get Draco Meteor first go see Drayden in opelucid city and he gives you Draco meteor


Why do you dont know when a meteor is coming?

Because the meteor is way too fast when the meteor is close enough you see a flash than hear a boom. scientist's can not spot a meteor before its too late.


Why do people make a wish whenever they see meteor shower?

because they belve that the meteor can wish come true


What is the difference between a meteor an a meteoride?

Meteroids are large clumps of rock or ice that are found in space. A meteroid becomes a meteor when it enters Earth's atmosphere. It moves so fast that a tail like figure appears to follow the meteor. This is known as a shooting star. During this stage, the meteor normally breaks down into smaller clumps. As soon as the meteor makes impact with earth, it is classified as a meteorite.


Can other people see the meteor shower on poptropica?

No, other people cannot see the meteor shower in multiplayer rooms or multiverse on poptropica. They will only see your character's head pop off and back on.