![]() ![]() You are likely to see more fireballs light up the night sky the rest of this month. ![]() So if you missed the amazing earthgrazer this past Tuesday night, do not quit looking up. As the dust associated with the comet hits the Earth's atmosphere at an incredible 65,000 mph, it burns up and creates what is known as the Taurid meteor shower. Each year between September and November, the Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Encke. Author: Sadie Grubor Submitted by: Maria Garcia 5467 Views View Chapter List Add a Review Falling Stars PDF book by Sadie Grubor Read Online or Free Download in ePUB, PDF or MOBI eBooks. Those who enjoy watching the night sky for what many call "falling stars" are in luck this time of year. Falling Stars PDF Book by Sadie Grubor Download or Read Online Free. The possible size of Tuesday's meteor has not been commented on as of yet. It is believed that it was possibly the size of a small truck and if it had struck Earth's atmosphere more directly it would have created a very impressive airburst. People from Utah in the US, all the way up to Alberta, Canada witnessed the incredibly rare sight. It lit up the daytime sky as it actually skipped off the Earth's atmosphere like a skipping stone off water. One of the most famous earthgrazers is referred to as the Great Daylight Fireball of 1972. ![]()
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