✦ Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower 2026
174
days
:
22
hrs
:
51
min
:
09
sec
The Leonids are famous for rare meteor storms, producing thousands of meteors per hour roughly every 33 years when Earth passes through dense streams of debris from Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Typical years are much quieter — around 15 meteors per hour at peak. They are the fastest of the major showers (71 km/s) and leave striking trains. Active from early November through month's end, they peak around November 17. The radiant sits in Leo, which rises after midnight. 2026 brings a thin crescent moon — good conditions for the faintest fast streaks.
2026 Conditions
Peak Night
Nov 17
Max Meteors/Hour
15
Moon Conditions
🌒 Good
Speed
Very fast (71 km/s)
About the Leonids
Famous for rare meteor storms. 2026 brings a thin crescent moon — good conditions for the fastest meteors in the sky.
Active period: Nov 6 – Nov 30
Parent body: Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle
Radiant: Leo
How to Watch
- Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
- Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while
Don't Miss the Leonids
Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.