When, where, and how to see Leonid meteors

[{"selector":"#anim-d8fbb500-a019-473d-9c1c-1ffeb3388756 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Leonid meteor shower occurs annually in November

[{"selector":"#anim-2a90d033-8163-422e-9739-c22a0c013879 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is caused by the debris left behind by the comet Tempel-Tuttle

[{"selector":"#anim-19acfd53-fe18-44c5-8136-1d3ad1118d34 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The peak of the meteor shower is expected to occur on the night of November 16-17

[{"selector":"#anim-6dae9c9a-a928-4af6-b156-3815547534f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The best time to view the meteor shower is after midnight and before dawn

[{"selector":"#anim-656c848e-c5dc-4207-bd1c-5fe0f1ddf0fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Find a dark location away from city lights for optimal viewing

[{"selector":"#anim-5f016533-2b86-4585-8384-0ca1459650f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Be patient and allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness

[{"selector":"#anim-f68301e0-2aca-4196-96d4-43509240e391 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Enjoy the celestial show!

When, where, and how to see Leonid meteors

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