Don't Miss the Spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower This Weekend!

The Leonid meteor shower, one of the fastest meteor showers, is set to peak on November 18. Viewers can expect to see around 10-15 meteors per hour in the early hours of Saturday morning. The shower occurs when Earth passes through the debris left behind by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. While not as impressive as the Taurid meteor shower, the Leonids still offer a beautiful show. Meteor storms, with an unprecedented number of comets, have been observed in the past, but they only occur roughly every 33 years. To get the best view, viewers should find a dark location away from city lights and give their eyes time to adjust.