Leonids 2024
Leonids peaks on domingo, 17 de novembro 2024, with up to 15 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Leo.
Peak
domingo
17 de novembro de 2024 às 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
96%
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
Other years for Leonids