What it is, what to watch for

Stargazers can enjoy the peak of the Leonid meteor shower just around the corner.

When is the Leonid meteor shower?

the Leonid meteor shower It will peak from November 17 to 18 with about 15 meteors per hour, according to the American “space” website. Planetary Society. Leonids have been active since November 3 and will remain active until December 2. The shower will be best visible in the early morning hours of November 17-18.

What is the Leonid meteor shower?

The Leonid meteor shower is caused by debris left behind by the meteorite Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.

What is a meteorite?

A meteorite, also referred to as a shooting star or shooting star, is a streak of light resulting from meteoroids entering the Earth’s atmosphere, according to National Geographic.

Meteorite is mostly composed of space rocks and iron and is the result of the collision of asteroids and comets. Upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, meteorites heat up, causing the surrounding gases to glow, creating a meteor.

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