The Leonid meteor shower returns this November, bringing some of the fastest shooting stars of the year streaking across the night sky.
The Leonids are expected to peak around Nov. 17–18, 2026. Find out the best times to watch, how many meteors you might see and what causes these speedy streaks of light as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.
Will the Leonids put on a spectacular show this year? Here's everything you need to know to catch this annual meteor shower!
