meteorite
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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
This discovery was once seen as evidence that Earth may have been struck by a rare meteorite or comet.
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
I spot three deer munching on leaves just yards from where Brian is now rummaging through the meteorite bag with both hands.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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