Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tuesday Night

Good viewing around New England with clear skies

The annual Leonid meteor shower peaks overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday.

Meteors, commonly referred to as shooting stars, occur when debris from space hits Earth’s atmosphere.

This will be a modest show, with 10 to 15 meteors visible per hour in dark areas away from city lights. The activity will be limited around midnight, but by the pre-dawn hours, the meteors should become easier to spot.

The moon will set late in the evening, allowing for extra dark conditions by the time the show peaks between about 2 a.m. and dawn.

It’s best to set up a chair or blanket and look right up at the sky.

Don’t forget to dress in layers! Lows overnight will be in the 20s and low 30s for most communities.

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