<p>When a meteor is going through our atmosphere you will see a light beam made by the gas the meteor compressed. But what is the minimum size to see a 'falling star'? Is a 1 mm<sup>3</sup> meteor visible?</p>

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What is the minimum meteor size to see a falling star?
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# What is the minimum meteor size to see a falling star?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-11-08)

When a meteor is going through our atmosphere you will see a light beam made by the gas the meteor compressed. But what is the minimum size to see a 'falling star'? Is a 1 mm3 meteor visible?

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