Viewing advice
Northern hemisphere favoured. Leo rises after midnight and is highest before dawn; from far southern latitudes the radiant stays low.
The best time to see Leonid Meteor Shower in 2027 is November 17-18, 2027. Timing status: Predicted dates.
Fast 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.
Moon at the peak: waning gibbous, 81% lit (tough). A bright moon drowns most of the shower. Expect only the brightest fireballs to cut through.
Why it happens
Where to view it
Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.
In season during November 17-18, 2027
Natural events whose season is on while this peaks, so one trip could catch both the sky and the ground.
Next time: Leonid Meteor Shower, November 17-18, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
When is Leonid Meteor Shower 2027?
Leonid Meteor Shower 2027: November 17-18, 2027.
When is Leonid Meteor Shower 2028?
Leonid Meteor Shower 2028: November 17-18, 2028.