Maximum of the Leonid Meteor shower, visible in the morning sky
- The annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak in mid-November, producing fast, bright shooting stars that appear to radiate from the constellation Leo (The Lion).
o - For UK observers ~ the early mornings of Tuesday 17th thru Wednesday 18th November offer good opportunities.
o - Aim for approximately 3 am to 5 am, when Leo is higher in the southeastern sky.
o - Did you know?
– The Leonids are created when Earth passes through debris left behind by comet 55P/Tempel–Tuttle.
– These tiny particles enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of around 44 miles per second, creating brilliant streaks of light, sometimes with glowing trails.
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