Small Dichroic Glass Paperweights by the Glass Eye Studio

Outer space is full of material left over from creation of our Solar System. When very large fragments encounter Earth's atmosphere, they create a spectacular light show. These very bright and colorful shooting stars, brighter than magnitude 4, are referred to as Fireballs. 98% of a Fireball's mass disintegrates while traveling at speeds of up to 70,000 mph. They usually stop burning well before reaching the Earth's surface.