Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2027
| Date | November 17, 2027 |
| Type | Meteor Shower |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, best after midnight. |
The Leonids typically produce 10-15 meteors per hour, and a bright waning gibbous Moon, just a few days past full, will be up for most of the night in 2027, limiting visible rates.
Best viewing tip
Expect a moon-washed year for the Leonids; look for the brightest meteors rather than counting on high totals.