November will be a booming month for sky watchers. The Leonid meteor shower will peak Wednesday evening through Thursday. Meteor showers that can produce as many as 15-25 meteors per hour are known as bright and colorful meteors. Leonids are also fast, capable of traveling at 44 mph per second, some of the fastest meteors out there, NASA said.
Leonids are also known for their long-lasting fireballs and earth-grazing meteors that streak near the horizon and are known for their long, colorful tails. The meteors are formed from the debris of comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which takes 33 years to orbit the sun once.
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Leonid is best seen starting around midnight local time. For a quick look, find an area away from light pollution from cities or street lights. It’s November, so be prepared for winter temperatures.
Point yourself with your feet towards the east, lie on your back, and look up, looking up at the sky as much as possible. In less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will start seeing meteors. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
While the constellation Leo gave its name to Leonid, they were visible throughout the night sky. According to NASA, it’s actually better to look at the Leonids away from the beam: They will appear longer and more spectacular from this perspective.
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