Another space based mission today!
Every year the Earth moves through a cluster of space that contains dust and dirt from the tail of a comet. When this space dirt hits our atmosphere it burns up and leaves a streak of light in the sky. This is a meteor.
Every year the Earth moves through a cluster of space that contains dust and dirt from the tail of a comet. When this space dirt hits our atmosphere it burns up and leaves a streak of light in the sky. This is a meteor.
The Perseid Meteor Shower is about this time every year. Saturday (8/11) will be the best night to view it but it will go on for a few more nights. There can be anywhere from 50-100 meteors per hour that can be seen in a dark spot. If you have a chance, get away from cities and from light and go outdoors at night to see if you can see any shooting stars. Don't forget to wish on one!
Here are a few more websites your Science Buddy can help you look at to find out more about meteors.
NASA Solar System Exploration - Meteors and Meteorites
European Space Agency - Meteors and Comets
Watch the video below to learn more about the Perseid Meteor Shower and how to watch it. You can also watch it online. Learn how at NASA Chats.
Here are a few more websites your Science Buddy can help you look at to find out more about meteors.
NASA Solar System Exploration - Meteors and Meteorites
European Space Agency - Meteors and Comets
Watch the video below to learn more about the Perseid Meteor Shower and how to watch it. You can also watch it online. Learn how at NASA Chats.
Your activity for the week is to make your own craters! If you look at the moon, you can see a lot of craters from when rocks and space dirt hit it over millions of years. Watch this video for directions on how to make craters and try it!
In your Mission Report, tell what happens with different sized meteors. Does size make a difference? Which goes deeer? Which makes the biggest hole? Make sure to tell me in your Mission Report! Remember, you can tell me what you learned by leaving me a comment here too. You can earn BrainPower Points!
In your Mission Report, tell what happens with different sized meteors. Does size make a difference? Which goes deeer? Which makes the biggest hole? Make sure to tell me in your Mission Report! Remember, you can tell me what you learned by leaving me a comment here too. You can earn BrainPower Points!