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Leonids meteor shower 2026

The Leonids peak on the night of November 17–18, 2026. Famous for historic meteor storms; normal years are modest but very fast and bright.

Peak night
November 17–18, 2026
Active
November 6 – 30
Rate at peak
up to ~15 per hour (dark sky)
Radiant
Leo
Moon at peak
58% lit · some moonlight — fair
Source
Comet 55P/Tempel–Tuttle

How to watch

  • Get away from city lights — even a short drive helps a lot.
  • Lie back and look about halfway up the sky, not straight at the radiant.
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust, and keep your phone screen off.
  • The best hours are usually after midnight until dawn.
Keep that night

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Other meteor showers

Orionids 2026 · Geminids 2026 · Ursids 2026 · Quadrantids 2027 · Lyrids 2027 · Eta Aquariids 2027 · Perseids 2027 · Draconids 2027 · Full calendar

Questions

When is the Leonids meteor shower 2026?

It peaks on the night of November 17–18, 2026, and is active from November 6 – 30.

How many Leonids meteors will I see?

Up to about 15 an hour under perfect dark skies with the radiant high; from suburbs or with a bright Moon, far fewer.

Where do the Leonids come from?

Dust left behind by Comet 55P/Tempel–Tuttle. The meteors appear to come from Leo, but they can appear anywhere in the sky.

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