Fact Sheet
Leonid Meteors
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of November 16/17. Various experts say the number of meteors you can expect to see ranges from a dozen or so per hour to more than a hundred per hour. The meteors appear to "rain" into Earth's atmosphere from Leo, the lion. They can streak across any portion of the sky, however, so you don't need to look toward Leo to see them. [Tim Jones]
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