November 13, 2026

60 years ago the Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour. Could it happen again?

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The Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour 60 years ago. This year marks the anniversary of that display, which was visible in the central and western US. The 2026 Leonids may bring another significant display of shooting stars.

Topics: meteor showers