Leonod meteor shower November 17

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Leonod meteor shower November 17

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Published on November 14th, 2009, 2:06 pm
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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 the showy peak on November 17, experts predict.

With the highest number of meteors streaking across the skies around 4:45 p.m. ET, the 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.
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The Leonids are so named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Leo, the lion, which rises above the northeastern horizon between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., depending on your location.

Notwithstanding, it's still worth getting up early on the 17th and looking towards Leo. That's southeast and about 45 elevation. Somewhere between Saturn and Mars

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Yeah, that last shower was crap around here.... to many clouds....

Yep, leading up to its peak in few days... I saw a "shooting star" tonight.

it's a clear (if very windy) afternoon here, bodes well for good viewing tomorrow morning

I've only been fortunate enough to see the Leonids once. But it was a very clear night in Mizzippi, and the shower was one of the most intense on record. I had a terrific night. Probably will be many years before I have a similar chance. :cry: