Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How and Where to Watch
The Leonid meteor shower, which happens every November, is having its strongest part tonight.
You can see up to 15 meteors per hour, which are like fast-moving stars.
They seem to come from the Leo constellation.
It's a good time to watch because the moon is small and won't make the sky too bright.
Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight with clear skies and no moonlight
Up to 15 meteors per hour expected, with some bright fireballs
Meteors appear to originate from the constellation Leo
Shower active from November 3 to December 2, peaking between November 16 and 17
No major meteor storm expected this year, next in 2099
- Who
- Everyone can watch
- What
- Leonid meteor shower
- When
- Tonight, peaking between November 16 and 17
- Where
- Visible from anywhere with clear skies
- Why
- Earth passes through debris from Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle
- Shower Duration
- November 3 to December 2
- Peak Meteor Rate
- Up to 15 meteors per hour
- Moon Phase
- Thin crescent, 9% illuminated
- Radiant Constellation
- Leo
- Next Major Storm
- 2099
