Meteor Watch Day is observed every year on June 30. A meteor or “shooting star” is the visible streak of light from a heated and glowing meteoroid falling through the Earth’s atmosphere; it is also call a “shooting star”.
these shooting stars are actually very small like small stone. The size of the meteoroid can vary the size of a closed fist to the size of a pebble. Thousands of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere on a daily basis, but very few of them actually reach the surface; but when they do, they are called “meteorites.”
Around 15,000 tons of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere every day. The chemical composition and the speed of the meteoroid will cause different hues to the light.
Possible colors and elements producing them include: Orange/yellow (sodium), Yellow (iron), Blue/green (copper), Purple (potassium) and Red (silicate).
A list of meteor shower dates as well as a guide to successful watching can be found on the EarthSky website.
Enjoy Meteor Watch day as you scan the night skies in search of meteors. We sure hope you see some.
