How Fast Do Meteors Travel Through Space?
Meteors, also known as shooting stars, are small pieces of space debris that burn up when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteors travel at incredibly high speeds as they are pulled by the gravity of the sun and other planets. But just how fast do meteors travel? What Determines a Meteor's Speed? The speed at which a meteor travels is determined by a variety of factors. The most important factor is the size and mass of the meteor....