✦ Leonids from Madrid

Leonids in Madrid

174 days
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19 hrs
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59 min
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42 sec

The Leonids meteor shower peaks from Madrid around Nov 17, with up to 15 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a thin crescent moon leaves mostly dark skies, and the radiant in Leo is best viewed after midnight. Local best viewing window: 2026-11-17 23:00:00 to 2026-11-18 04:00:00. Tonight: decent conditions, some gaps in clouds.

2026 Conditions in Madrid

Peak Night
Nov 17
Max Meteors/Hour
15
Moon
🌒 Good
Best Viewing
2026-11-17 23:00:00 — 2026-11-18 04:00:00

Tonight's Weather in Madrid

Partly cloudy
Decent conditions, some gaps in clouds

How to Watch from Madrid

  • Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
  • Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
  • Best viewing is usually after midnight when Leo is highest

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