Leonids 2026
Leonids peaks on terça-feira, 17 de novembro 2026, with up to 15 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Leo.
Peak
terça-feira
17 de novembro de 2026 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
50%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
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