✦ Leonids from Sydney
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The Leonids meteor shower peaks from Sydney 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.
2026 Conditions in Sydney
Peak Night
Nov 17
Max Meteors/Hour
15
Moon
🌒 Good
Best Viewing
2026-11-17 23:00:00 — 2026-11-18 04:00:00
How to Watch from Sydney
- 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