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meteorite

[mee-tee-uh-rahyt] / ˈmi ti əˌraɪt /


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During this celestial event the crew also saw flashes of light -- meteorite strikes on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The crew have reported in vivid detail features of the lunar surface and later witnessed a solar eclipse as well as meteorite impacts.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

While large meteorite impacts and major volcanic eruptions are rare in any given year, they are inevitable over long timescales.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The Aletai meteorite was discovered in western China in 1898 and is thought to be at least 4.5 billion years old.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Ahnighito is thirty-four tons of iron and is the largest meteorite on display in any museum.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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