Leonid meteor shower

The Leonid meteor shower occurs annually as Earth passes through debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. When these tiny particles, called meteoroids, enter Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up and create bright streaks known as meteors or "shooting stars." The Leonids are notable for producing intense meteor storms roughly every 33 years, with bright, fast-moving meteors that can be seen across the night sky. The best viewing typically happens in mid-November, when the constellation Leo, the shower's radiant point, is high in the sky.