Everything Kids' Astronomy Book by Kathi Wagner

Author:Kathi Wagner [Wagner, Kathi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: book, ebook
Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
Published: 2011-05-22T14:00:00+00:00

What Was That?

Some meteors cause a sonic boom like a jet because they are moving so quickly. They can also burst into flame, and if they are large enough they can be seen in the daytime and are called fireballs or bolides. The best time for you to see a meteor shower is usually after midnight, so gather the kit you have for watching stars and be sure to ask an adult to join you. Meteors can be seen even when a shower isn’t scheduled, so keep your eyes open. If you thought that you saw where a meteorite landed, would you know one if you found it? Some people like to try and find the pieces of a meteorite if they can tell where a big one has fallen. They organize hunts and will sometimes let volunteers help them look. The hunters can learn where the meteorite came from by having an expert check it out. Most of them are made out of metal or stone, just like the rocks here on Earth, but they were created when the solar system was forming. They can come from other planets, the moon, and asteroids. Keep watching the skies and maybe you will get to help look for one. If you think you see one, be sure to tell your family and have them help you watch it. To learn more about meteorites, type in “museum & meteorites” to see pictures of them and a list of natural history museums that display them.

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