When is Leonid Meteor Shower? 2027 Dates | Trailwind

Leonid Meteor ShowerNovember 17-18, 2027Famous for rare stormsFast meteors with a history of once-in-a-generation storms.The Leonids are usually modest, but every few decades they erupt into a true meteor storm. Even in a quiet year the meteors are among the fastest of all, best before dawn.Peak rate: ~15 / hourWhere it is visible: Northern Hemisphere, pre-dawnNorthern hemisphere favoured. Leo rises after midnight and is highest before dawn; from far southern latitudes the radiant stays low.Where to watch it

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Next time: Leonid Meteor Shower, November 17-18, 2028Frequently asked questionsWhen is Leonid Meteor Shower 2027?Leonid Meteor Shower in 2027 is November 17-18, 2027.When is Leonid Meteor Shower 2028?The next Leonid Meteor Shower after that is November 17-18, 2028.See the full cosmic calendar

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