This isn't just a stargazer's fantasy but a reality during a peak meteor shower event, an experience that feels like an epic extraterrestrial battle unfolding above us.
This phenomenon, often reaching its zenith with up to 120 meteors per hour, captivates sky watchers and leaves them in awe of the universe's splendor.
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through the debris field left by a comet or, less commonly, an asteroid.
These tiny particles, often no larger than a grain of sand, enter Earth's atmosphere at incredibly high speeds, ranging from 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour.
The friction between these particles and the atmospheric gases generates intense heat, causing them to ignite and streak across the sky as meteors or "shooting stars."
Among the most spectacular meteor showers is the Perseids, peaking in mid-August.
Among the most spectacular meteor showers is the Perseids, peaking in mid-August.