Stony meteorites are the most common type, accounting for about 90% of all meteorites that fall to Earth.

Most meteors originate from the asteroid belt, a region between Mars and Jupiter where millions of asteroids orbit the Sun.

A meteor is a small piece of rock or metal that enters Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a larger piece that survives the journey through the atmosphere and impacts the Earth's surface.

The Hoba meteorite is the largest known meteorite on Earth, weighing approximately 60 tons.

The Chicxulub Crater is the most famous meteorite impact crater on Earth, measuring approximately 180 kilometers in diameter.

The average speed of a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere is approximately 20 km/s.

Most meteors are composed of stone, which is a mixture of minerals and metals.

The most common color of a meteor is white.

A meteor storm produces more meteors per hour than a meteor shower.

The Perseids is the most famous meteor shower, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.

The best time to see a meteor shower is at dawn, when the Earth is facing the direction of the meteor shower's radiant.

The best place to see a meteor shower is on a mountain, where you have a clear view of the sky and are away from city lights.

The most dangerous thing about a meteor is the impact of the meteor itself, which can cause widespread destruction.

The most effective way to protect yourself from a meteor impact is to go to a basement, which will provide you with shelter from the impact and the shock wave.

The most important thing to do after a meteor impact is to check for injuries and call for help if necessary.