Leonid meteor shower to peak as the weekend supermoon wanes
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. The Leonids are known for their high-speed meteors, which can travel at up to 44 miles per second (70 kilometers per second).
The Leonid shower is among the most spectacular. According to EarthSky, there have been years when there has been a ...
NASA states that the Leonids are considered to be a major shower, with bright meteors that can also be colorful. They are ...
But this year's view of the showers may be obstructed by a bright beaver's supermoon on Nov. 15. The Leonid meteor shower ...
And there are still more meteor showers left between now and New Year's, with at least one fireball event happeni ...
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