Leonids 2027
Leonids peaks on miércoles, 17 de noviembre 2027, with up to 15 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Leo.
Peak
miércoles
17 de noviembre de 2027 a las 04:00 GMT-8
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
86%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Nov 6 → Nov 30
Radiant
Leo
Peak ZHR
15 /h
Velocity
71 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle
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