Four Asteroids To Fly By Earth This Weekend Ahead Of Leonid Meteor Shower Peak
The meteor shower is active from November 6 to 30, but it will reach maximum activity on the night of November 16-17, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS.) On this night the moon will be 5 percent full, meaning there will be dark skies and good viewing conditions—depending on the weather where you are of course. Some observers are already reporting that they have spotted Leonid meteors, but activity will increase leading up to the peak....