Here's how it works:
* Origin: Most meteors come from asteroids (rocky bodies between Mars and Jupiter) and comets (icy bodies from the outer solar system).
* Debris: These bodies leave trails of debris as they orbit the Sun.
* Earth's Path: When Earth encounters these debris trails, the particles enter our atmosphere at high speed.
* Burning Up: Friction with the air causes the particles to heat up and burn, creating the bright streak of light we call a meteor.
So, rather than being in a specific location, meteors exist as debris scattered throughout the solar system along the paths of asteroids and comets.