The Leonid meteor shower is back for a possible weekend light show
If a little stargazing this weekend sound like fun, then a celestial light show is coming. The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to occur in a few days. The shooting stars appear in the night sky as the Earth passes through the debris coming off of comet Temple Tuttle.
The Leonid meteor shower is coming. Here's when you can see it.
Here's what else there is to know about the Leonid meteor shower. Why are they called Leonids? Space.com states that, "From Earth's perspective, the Leonids appear to originate fr
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Historic Leonid meteor shower to peak in weekend sky
Most people have heard of meteor showers, when a few dozen shooting stars may dash across the night sky when the conditions are right. However, the next meteor shower on the calendar has a rich history of producing epic meteor storms that sound like science fiction rather than reality.
Here’s when the Leonid meteor shower should peak in November
The remains of a comet are expected to brighten up the night sky, but there could be another celestial body outshining them. A typical presence each mid-November, the Leonid meteor shower is on track to be visible in the direction of the constellation Leo,
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That trip provided an unexpected treat, as the Leonid meteors hit dramatic storm levels on the morning of the 17th. Meteor came fast and furious towards local sunrise, often lighting up the desert floor like celestial photoflashes in the sky.
Helpful Tips For Viewing the Leonids Meteor Shower
Here's the most important information if you want to glimpse the Leonids this November. According to Earthsky, the best time to view the Leonids is predicted to be the night of November 17th into the evening of November 18th.
How to Catch the Leonid Meteor Shower This Weekend
The annual Leonid meteor shower peak is coming this weekend, and while it may not be the brightest and most spectacular meteor event of the year, it's still worth seeking out. The Leonids result from the Earth passing through the trail of the comet Tempel-Tuttle (55P/Tempel-Tuttle),
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