Geocentric Velocity
The speed of a meteoroid relative to Earth. The Perseids enter the atmosphere at approximately 37 miles per second (59 km/s).
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The speed of a meteoroid relative to Earth. The Perseids enter the atmosphere at approximately 37 miles per second (59 km/s).
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