[1] A meteorite is a rock that originated in outer space and has fallen to the surface of a planet or moon. When the original object enters the atmosphere, various factors such as friction, pressure, and …

Oct 31, 2025 · Meteorite, any fairly small natural object from interplanetary space—i.e., a meteoroid—that survives its passage through Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface. In …

5 days ago · Here's what to know about recent online reports of a meteorite sighting in northeast Michigan Nov. 23.

If you would like to learn more about meteorite identification, and discover how to perform some other simple tests at home, please visit The Aerolite Guide to Meteorite Identification. Meteorites are very …

Jul 17, 2025 · Scientists estimate that about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes or 44,000 kilograms) of meteoritic material falls on Earth each day. Almost all the material is vaporized in Earth's atmosphere, leaving a …

To tell if a rock is a meteorite, start by examining its physical features and characteristics. Many meteorites are magnetic due to their iron-nickel content, but there are non-magnetic meteorites as …

3.1 Meteorites: Fossils from the Sky Any fragment of interplanetary debris that survives its fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere is called a meteorite. Unlike rocks collected by astronauts or robotic …

Apr 4, 2024 · The best-preserved impact crater in the world is the Barringer Meteorite Crater, near the U.S. town of Winslow, Arizona. There, more than 50,000 years ago, a meteorite weighing about …

The Allan Hills 84001 meteorite from Antarctica is the second-oldest Martian meteorite in the Museum's collections (4.1 billion years old) and is known as the “life on Mars” meteorite. In 1996 scientists …

What is a Meteorite? A meteorite is a rock from space that passes through the atmosphere and survives impact with the ground. Most meteorites originate from larger asteroid bodies orbiting the Sun in the …