The Leonids are known for producing fast, bright shooting stars that streak dramatically across the night sky. They are named after the Leo constellation, as the meteors appear to radiate from that region.
This celestial event occurs annually due to the Comet Tempel–Tuttle, which takes 33 years to orbit the Sun. As the comet travels, it leaves behind a trail of dust, fragments of old asteroids, and leftover comet particles. When Earth crosses this debris path, the particles burn upon entering our atmosphere, creating the streaks of light we know as meteors.
The meteor shower will be most clearly visible between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, offering the best viewing conditions for sky watchers.
