The upcoming weekend will kick off with another opportunity to spot shooting stars in the night sky as one of the last meteor showers of 2023 unfolds in the heavens. Friday night into Saturday morning will be the best night for viewing the annual Leonids, the last meteor shower before the start of meteorological winter on Dec. 1. A burst of 1999 Leonid meteors as seen at 38,000 feet from Leonid Multi Instrument Aircraft Campaign (Leonid MAC) with 50 mm camera. Credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/I
The Leonid meteor shower will soon peak. Here's how to watch it and when. You can still watch the Leonid meteor shower before November ends. If you don't have plans for this coming weekend, you can invite your family, friends, and loved ones to watch this spectacular space event.
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