1 / 4   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

2 / 4   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

3 / 4   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

4 / 4   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