The night sky full of stars and other dazzling celestial bodies has fascinated human beings, whether a child or an adult. These rare, dazzling phenomena remind us of the dynamic nature of space and the continuous interaction between our planet and celestial objects.

A large fireball made night into day for a split second across western Japan. The Washington Post said it was believed to have been a meteor that streaked across the dark sky at about 11:08 p.m. local time Tuesday.