Entry of meteorites into Earth's atmosphere It is a rare event in Peru, a country more accustomed to seismic phenomena than astronomical events of this magnitude. However, a recent event captured the attention of the scientific community and the general public as early as last night. Thursday 18 Aprilwhen a car lit up the night sky at 1:44 a.m.
The person who reported this vision is Juan Pablo HuabayaHe is a geological engineer who had the opportunity to document the entry of this body thanks to a security camera installed on the roof of his residence in Imperial, Canity.
He posted the video on his X account (on Twitter), according to what the specialist narrated Peru informationHis team's goal was to accurately record this type of astronomical manifestation, an endeavor that finally bore fruit that night.
The expert pointed out that despite the visual spectacle, no Pieces of this body And Confirming that its path ended at sea. This suggests that any debris that broke off is now submerged in water, making it difficult to recover and analyse.
“There is no evidence of fragments falling. This is because the meteorite headed toward the sea. If they survived, they are lost,” he said in an interview with this medium.
Huabaya He also explained the nature of the observed phenomenon and described it as: A Racing car. This term refers to a meteor that shines with exceptional intensity in the sky, a detail that distinguishes it from other similar events and highlights its uniqueness.
The importance of the event was not limited to observations from Earth. during social networksUser Ronnie Mendoza (@ronaldmunds) from the social network X, released a video captured by the GOES16 satellite, known for its lightning detection function.
Sometimes, this device also has the ability to log traffic Meteors or shooting stars, by providing an additional perspective on the event. This coincidence of documentation by different means emphasizes the magnitude of the event and provides a rich source of data Scientific analysis.
In 2020, the Peruvian Space Agency & National Committee for Aerospace Research and Development Kunieda has compiled an interactive image explaining the definitions of different objects.
Metroid
Meteorites are usually fragments of asteroids orbiting the Sun, with sizes larger than a grain of sand. This term is used to describe these objects before they enter the Earth's atmosphere.
meteor
A meteorite that penetrates the Earth's atmosphere is called a meteor. This object burns up during its flight, generating a luminous trail of burning material. The meteor can appear individually, as a “shooting star,” or together as part of a meteor shower.
Racing car
It's a meteorite that catches fire as it passes through Earth's atmosphere, leaving behind a trail of glowing material brighter than even Venus. This unusual event is due to the fact that this body has larger dimensions and density than usual. Sometimes it can be visible even during the day.
meteor
This is the name given to the remains of meteorites that are able to resist passing through the atmosphere and reaching the surface of the Earth.
paper airplane
Comets are astronomical objects made of ice, rock, and dust that follow an orbital path around the Sun. They generate an atmosphere consisting of gas and dust, known as coma or hair.
Asteoride
It refers to a rocky body that follows an orbit around the sun, and its composition can be metallic and non-metallic. Its size is smaller than that of a planet, and its diameter ranges from a few centimeters to several thousand kilometers.
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