METEORS & METEORITES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site fireball Fireballs associated with the Peekskill meteorite fall on Oct. 9, 1002. Photo by by S. Eichmiller in Altoona, Pennsylvania A meteor that is brighter than any planet or star, i.e., with an apparent magnitude of -5 or greater. Fireballs are often followed by meteorite falls. Related entry    • bolide Related category    • METEORS AND METEORITES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP