November 16 - 17, 2026
8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (MST)
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The Leonids are produced by debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle and are among the fastest meteors in the sky — entering the atmosphere at 70 km/s. They typically produce 10–15/hour, but roughly every 33 years produce legendary 'meteor storms' with thousands per hour. The last storm was in 2002. Where to Look: Meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Leo, specifically near its bright star Regulus. Leo rises in the east after midnight, so the best viewing is between 1 AM and dawn. The radiant climbs high in the southeast as morning approaches — face east and let your eyes dark-adapt for 20 minutes. Fun Facts: The great Leonid storm of 1833 was so intense that observers compared it to a snowstorm of meteors — estimated at 100,000 per hour. The next potential Leonid storm is expected sometime around 2034–2035 when comet Tempel-Tuttle returns. In 2026, a 45% waxing gibbous moon will set before the best viewing hours, offering decent conditions after midnight. Moon Conditions: 🌔 45% full — moderate interference; best after midnight
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