Meteors typically burn up in the Earth's atmosphere in the mesosphere, which is located about 50 to 85 kilometers (31 to 53 miles) above the Earth's surface. As meteoroids enter this layer at high speeds, they encounter friction with the air, causing them to heat up and produce a visible streak of light, commonly known as a "shooting star."
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