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What's the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?

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Science 4 EveryoneAugust 13, 2023 11:37 am

What's the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?

On this Science 4 Everyone, meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares fun facts about the meteors that streak brightly across the evening sky.

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