Shooting stars lit up night sky as the Perseid meteor shower peaked Sunday night to Monday dawn, amazing thousands of stargazers around the world with dazzling views. /VCG Photo

The cosmic spectacle, often considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, was caused by debris left behind from Comet Sweift-Tuttle. /VCG Photo

The Perseid meteor shower returns to the skies every year around July and August. This year, it began soaring across the skies in late July and peaked on Sunday. /VCG Photo

Stargazers living in the northern hemisphere had the best seats for the stunning spectacle. With a clear night sky and an early-setting moon, some could see over 100 shooting stars in a single hour. /VCG Photo