During the 2009 Leonid meteor shower, you may see anywhere from 30 to 300 shooting stars an hour, depending on whether you're in the right place to see tonight's showy peak, experts predict.Source: at National Geographic.
With the highest number of meteors streaking across the skies around 4:45 p.m. ET on November 17, the full Leonids peak will be effectively invisible for viewers in North America and Europe.
In those regions, sky-watchers are advised to venture out away from bright city lights between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on the 17th, when they should see 30 to 50 meteors an hour.
Leonid meteor shower visible this week
Posted on Monday, November 16 2009 @ 20:46 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
The 2009 Leonid meteor shower is taking place this week, in optimal conditions you may see anywhere from 30 to 300 shooting stars an hour, with a peak expected around 4.45 p.m. ET on November 17th.