every year, the planet may experience thousands of meteorite impacts; however, those that survive the atmospheric entry usually land as such small fragments that distinguishing them from regular rocks is quite difficult. This doesn’t mean it’s entirely impossible to find one, though. If you happen to discover a meteorite or pieces of it, refrain from touching it. Even if the meteorite poses no danger to you, your bare hands could inadvertently damage it.
It’s common to think a meteorite would be quite hot if it has just fallen from the sky, but this is a misconception. The temperature of a meteorite’s surface may only be slightly warm, depending on how soon it is found after its atmospheric descent. Nonetheless, no meteorite is hot enough to ignite a fire upon landing on Earth. That said, exercising caution when handling a meteorite is crucial to ensure the integrity of the specimen.