Get to know the difference between asteroids and meteoroids, celestial bodies that sometimes come to earth

KONTAN.CO.ID – Get to know asteroids and meteoroids, celestial bodies that sometimes stop by Earth. Although often reported as dangerous, it is not uncommon for these two celestial bodies to sometimes just pass or even burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.

As we know, there are many celestial bodies that fly and float in outer space. However, of the many celestial bodies in outer space, we may only know a few names.

Especially asteroids and meteoroids that tend to be more popular than other celestial bodies in space. Not infrequently we find information or news about asteroids or meteoroids.

Therefore, the two names of celestial objects are not so foreign to our ears.

Talking about asteroids and meteoroids, the two celestial bodies are different, you know. Let’s find out the difference between asteroids and meteoroids, and how these celestial bodies were formed.

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According to NASA’s explanation through its official website Spaceplace.nasa.gov, we can find out the definition of asteroids and meteoroids. Including the differences, see the following explanation.

What are Asteroids?

Asteroids are small objects or rocks in space that orbit the Sun. Asteroids are smaller than planets, but larger than pebble-sized objects.

Generally, asteroids are often found in the Solar System, precisely in the main asteroid belt, the region between Mars and Jupiter.

However, some asteroids orbiting the Sun often bring them close to Earth.

Then, what about Meteoroids?

Meteoroids actually come from asteroids. Because asteroids can collide with each other, then cause small chunks.

These lumps are known as meteoroids. Later, if this meteoroid is close enough to Earth and enters the atmosphere, it will evaporate and turn into a meteor.

Generally it will show a beam of light in the sky.

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If the remnants of a meteor manage to land on the Earth’s surface, it is called a meteorite.

Thus it can be concluded that the difference between asteroids and meteoroids is from their formation and size. Where meteoroids tend to be smaller than asteroids.

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