How to Watch the Leonid Meteor Shower in November 2024

Witness the Spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower!

The Leonid Meteor Shower is one of the best annual meteor events. Known for its fast, bright fireball meteors, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

Peak viewing: November 17-18, 2024. But don’t worry! You can still see meteors until November 30th.

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Expect 10-15 meteors per hour at peak. Some years, the Leonids can turn into a storm, with thousands of meteors in just an hour!

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Look towards the Leo constellation. Find the Sickle pattern and you’ll see the meteors radiating from this point in the sky.

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Find a dark, clear sky away from city lights. Lie flat on your back and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Bundle up for a comfy night of stargazing!

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The Leonids come from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which leaves behind debris that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating these spectacular meteors.

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These meteors travel at a speed of 71 km/s (44 miles per second)! Watch out for bright fireballs with long blue or green trails.

Peak hours: After midnight until dawn. But keep watching! Meteors will be visible through the end of November.

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Witness the Spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower!

Witness the Spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower!

A stunning celestial display of fireballs and shooting stars.

A stunning celestial display of fireballs and shooting stars.

The Leonid Meteor Shower is one of the best annual meteor events. Known for its fast, bright fireball meteors, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

The Leonid Meteor Shower is one of the best annual meteor events. Known for its fast, bright fireball meteors, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

Peak viewing: November 17-18, 2024. But don’t worry! You can still see meteors until November 30th.

Peak viewing: November 17-18, 2024. But don’t worry! You can still see meteors until November 30th.

Yes, that is very true!

Yes, that is very true!

Expect 10-15 meteors per hour at peak. Some years, the Leonids can turn into a storm, with thousands of meteors in just an hour!

Expect 10-15 meteors per hour at peak. Some years, the Leonids can turn into a storm, with thousands of meteors in just an hour!

Look towards the Leo constellation. Find the Sickle pattern and you’ll see the meteors radiating from this point in the sky.

Look towards the Leo constellation. Find the Sickle pattern and you’ll see the meteors radiating from this point in the sky.

Find a dark, clear sky away from city lights. Lie flat on your back and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Bundle up for a comfy night of stargazing!

Find a dark, clear sky away from city lights. Lie flat on your back and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Bundle up for a comfy night of stargazing!

The Leonids come from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which leaves behind debris that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating these spectacular meteors.

The Leonids come from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which leaves behind debris that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating these spectacular meteors.

These meteors travel at a speed of 71 km/s (44 miles per second)! Watch out for bright fireballs with long blue or green trails.

These meteors travel at a speed of 71 km/s (44 miles per second)! Watch out for bright fireballs with long blue or green trails.

Peak hours: After midnight until dawn. But keep watching! Meteors will be visible through the end of November.

Peak hours: After midnight until dawn. But keep watching! Meteors will be visible through the end of November.

Don’t miss this cosmic spectacle! Get your spot ready, and enjoy the show.

Don’t miss this cosmic spectacle! Get your spot ready, and enjoy the show.

Want more stargazing tips? Visit our website to learn more.

Want more stargazing tips? Visit our website to learn more.