The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on November 17-18, with reports saying it could produce roughly 10 to 15 meteors per hour under favourable conditions. Viewers are encouraged to stay up late and look after the moon sets to improve visibility.
The coverage also provides context on what drives the shower and its past extremes. Times of India says the Leonids come from debris associated with comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle and points to the 1833 Great Meteor Storm. Space.com and Universe Today focus more on longer-term expectations as the next peak approaches, with Space.com referencing the 1960s’ dramatic activity and Universe Today discussing the shower’s broader cycle and the possibility of stronger activity in later years.
Overall, the outlets broadly agree on the peak dates and the approximate hourly rate, while differing in how much they emphasize observational tips, historical meteor-storm references, and forward-looking expectations for subsequent cycles.
