Since the second meteor was in such close proximity, it is likely that the second meteor was part of the bigger meteor and broke off at some point upon entering our atmosphere. Multiple comments on some of the meteor videos were filled with commenters who cracked jokes. LOOKING UP: 40 Breathtaking Images Of The Perseid Meteor Shower Around The World According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower is "considered the best meteor shower of the year." The latest edition of the meteor shower created an extra special light show in the sky. Here is what the Perseid meteor shower looked like across the globe.