Leonid Meteor Shower to Peak Nov. 17
Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks. Astronomers anticipate two more meteor showers in November and December. Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Dec. 13: Geminid Meteor Shower Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Share your tips for photographing the showers. Tell us your favorite places to sneak off to view the skies.
Karen Chadra
10:42 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hi Mike, Earthsky.org says they will appear in all parts of the sky. Here's the complete explanation from Earthsky: "This shower is named for the constellation Leo the Lion, because these meteors radiate outward from the vicinity of stars representing the Lion’s mane. If you trace the paths of Leonid meteors backward on the sky’s dome, they do seem to stream from the constellation Leo. The point … more ›