The meteor shower scene around the world

Leoid meteorite (Leonid) moves at a speed of 251,000 km / h when plunging into the atmosphere, creating beautiful bright spots all over the planet.

Leoid meteorite (Leonid) moves at a speed of 251,000 km / h when plunging into the atmosphere, creating beautiful bright spots all over the planet.

According to Bill Cooke, a scientist with the US Aerospace Agency (NASA), meteor is primarily made up of sand-sized particles and dust. They will evaporate before touching the ground so it is not dangerous for people.

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Meteor flies past the stars in the Jordanian capital of Amman on November 18. Photos are taken using slow speed technology (long exposure time).Photo: People's Daily.

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Early morning streaks in China's Beijing capital.Photo: People's Daily.

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A meteor streak in Canada on the evening of November 17.Photo: People's Daily.

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Spectacle in South Africa on November 15.Photo: People's Daily.

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Meteor in the sky in Colorado, USA on November 17.Photo: People's Daily.

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Streaks of light in Ontario, Canada on November 16.Photo: People's Daily.

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Meteor shower in Northern Ireland on November 17.Photo: People's Daily.

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Light streaks in the sky of Prachinburi province, Thailand in the early morning of November 18.Photo: AP.

Update 17 December 2018
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