Meteorites are fascinating rocks from space that have landed on Earth, and owning or even finding one is an incredible experience. But how can you tell if that strange rock you picked up is truly a meteorite?

Meteorites are pieces of space rock that survive their journey through Earth’s atmosphere and land on our planet. Hunting for them is not only exciting—it’s like finding treasure from space!

Not every dark, heavy rock is a meteorite—but with some basic knowledge, you can learn to tell the difference between a true space rock and an ordinary Earth rock. This article will walk you through the key features to help identify a meteorite in the field or at home.

Searching for meteorites can be an exciting adventure—but where should you start looking? While meteorites can fall anywhere on Earth, some locations make it much easier to find them...