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Leonids

The Leonids peak on the night of November 16–17, 2026; the best time is from 0:46, when the radiant rises above 20°, until dawn, looking east.

Best viewing window
0:46–6:05
Moon
44% illuminated
Radiant · ZHR
20° · 15 meteors per hour under ideal conditions; fewer from a city

Cloud cover by region

Cloud cover for 0:46–6:05

  • Cloud cover for sky watching.

How to observe

Choose a dark place away from street lights and let your eyes adapt to the dark for about twenty minutes.

No telescope is needed; watch the whole sky, not just the radiant.

ZHR is the ideal rate, not a prediction of what you will see.

Source: Research sources: AMS Meteors, Royal Museums Greenwich, EclipseWise; checked 2026-09-27. IMO gives 17 November, while the research sources give 16 November. IMO calendar for comparison: IMO gives the peak as 17 November. · calculated with Astronomy Engine.

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