What is a Fireball?

Planetary Science

Mar 15

Written By Greg Schicker-Taubman

streak of light from fireball in grey field — A Perseid meteor over Daytona Beach, FL. Perseids are known for being bright and fast, traveling 132,000 mph. Image Credit: NASA/MEO.

Have you witnessed a bright streak in the sky? Check out the website Impact Earth to learn all about impacts and near hits!

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Greg Schicker-Taubman

In Memory of Carleton B. Moore

Imagine what it was like at the time of Impact: