Interplanetary dust

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006615",
  "term": "Interplanetary dust",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Microscopic particles of solid matter, typically ranging from nanometers to hundreds of micrometers in size, that exist in the space between planets within a solar system. These particles originate from comets, asteroids, and planetary collisions. When interplanetary dust enters Earth's atmosphere, it ablates and can contribute to the formation of noctilucent clouds.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/interplanetary-dust/"
}