November 16, 2013

Where to See Shooting Stars Tonight

The Leonid meteor shower will be visible, weather permitting, tonight through Monday, November 18. NASA and the SLOOH Space Camera are both offering live streams of the all-night show of the Leonid Meteor Shower.

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The Leonid meteor shower will be visible, weather permitting, tonight through Monday, November 18. A full moon on Sunday evening will dull the brightness. Nonetheless, peak activity is projected to be at 5 a.m. EST on November 17 and the also at 11 a.m. EST on November 17.

NASA and the SLOOH Space Camera are both offering live streams of the all-night show of the Leonid Meteor Shower.

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