During which event does a meteoroid burn up in the Earth's atmosphere?

The event during which a meteoroid burns up in the Earth's atmosphere is known as a meteor shower. This phenomenon occurs when Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet, causing numerous meteoroids to enter the atmosphere simultaneously. As these meteoroids travel at high speeds, they encounter friction with air particles, leading to their combustion and creating bright streaks of light, commonly referred to as "shooting stars." This is a natural and breathtaking display that results from the interaction of these small space rocks with our atmosphere.

While a meteor explosion might imply a sudden brightening of a meteoroid, it does not accurately describe the process occurring during a meteor shower. A meteoroid impact refers to a meteoroid surviving its passage through the atmosphere and striking the Earth’s surface, which does not involve burning up in the atmosphere. A comet show typically refers to the visibility of a comet itself and does not describe the burning of meteoroids in the atmosphere.