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Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks November 16-17: 15 Meteors Hourly

11/15/2025

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The Leonid meteor shower will peak on the nights of November 16 and 17, 2025, with favorable viewing due to a waning crescent moon at about 9% illumination.
Observers can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour, particularly after midnight.
The meteors originate from debris left by comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which produces high-speed meteors traveling about 44 miles per second.
Viewers should seek dark locations away from city lights.

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The Leonid meteor shower will peak on the nights of November 16 and 17, 2025, with favorable viewing due to a waning crescent moon at about 9% illumination.
Observers can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour, particularly after midnight.
The meteors originate from debris left by comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which produces high-speed meteors traveling about 44 miles per second.
Viewers should seek dark locations away from city lights.