2009 Leonids Peak Visibility (Red Area)
The Leonid meteor shower peaks November 17, when you might see up to 100 meteors per hour under a dark sky. Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Leonid meteors over Mount Fuji in time-lapse photo taken November 19, 2001, by Itsuo Inouye/AP
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Circle Nov. 17 on your calendar, for early that morning a moderate to possibly very strong showing of annual Leonid meteor shower is likely. The very strong display will favor those living across most of central and eastern Asia. In this region, meteor rates might briefly rise to a few hundred per hour (the time frame for the most intense activity is anticipated sometime around 21:40 GMT). Read More...
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