Tag: Meteorite impact effects
Uncovering the Mystery of Long-Lasting Meteor Trails
Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics sheds light on the mystery behind these...
Meteorite Impacts: Source of Moon’s Thin Atmosphere
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind the moon's thin atmosphere, thanks to the analysis of lunar samples brought back by the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 70s. The atmosphere on the moon...