Dozens of meteors will streak past Earth in November. Discover when and where to catch a glimpse of this celestial spectacle!

Every year in November, stargazers have the opportunity to enjoy the Leonid meteor shower. However, this year, there may be some challenges for observers.

According to data from Earthsky, the meteor shower will be visible from November 3 to December 2 this year. The peak will occur on the night of November 17-18, when 15-20 meteors can be seen per hour.

In 2024, the peak coincides with a full moon, which may pose difficulties for observation. It is usually recommended to find a location where the sky is free from light pollution, making large cities unsuitable for this purpose. The full moon might also encourage observers to choose a time when our planet's satellite is still low in the sky; however, meteors are typically more visible after midnight and before dawn.

The comet last passed perihelion (the point closest to the Sun) in 1998, meaning it will return there in 2031. The visibility of the meteor shower from Earth varies each year and depends on the number of meteors passing by our planet. In general, they travel at an incredible speed (about 71 km/s) and appear whitish.

As previously reported, in 2029, a 340-meter asteroid "Apophis" will fly past Earth. This celestial body will have a unique influence on our planet, but scientists are confident that there will be no collision.