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    How to see the peak of the Leonids?

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    Annual Leonid meteor shower It’s back again and will reach the top soon. The Leonid shower typically provides reliable viewing of meteors.

    The Leonid meteor shower 2024 will produce approximately 15 meteors per hour under optimum conditions, with meteors moving at 43.5 miles per second. However, a near-full moon will brighten the sky and reduce the visibility of particularly faint meteors.

    Although Leonid meteor storms, which occur when Earth passes through the dense debris field of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, have occurred in the past, most notably in 1966 and 2001, the next expected storm will not occur until 2099.

    Here’s how to see the Leonid meteor shower in Arizona, including the best dates and times to see the peak.

    How rare is the Leonid meteor shower?

    The Leonid meteor shower is not uncommon. Predictably, it comes every year. 2024 dates are November 3-December. 2.

    What time should I look for the Leonid meteor shower?

    We spoke with Theodore Kareta, a postdoctoral researcher at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, and he said the Leonids will peak between the evening of November 17 and the morning of November 18.

    Kareta recommends watching for Leonid meteors from midnight to dawn.

    “The Leonids are an annual meteor shower that is generally quite weak, maybe 10-20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, but is also quite variable. Some years you get almost nothing; some years you get hundreds of bright meteors per hour,” Kareta said.

    Where should I look in the sky to see the Leonid meteor shower?

    Kareta tells us to look east for the Leonid meteor shower. And you’ll be luckier if you can get away from city lights.

    “Like all things astronomical, the darker you can reach the better. It takes 20-40 minutes for the human eye to fully adjust to the darkness, so avoid looking at your phone and find a place where you can safely stay outside for long periods of time,” said Kareta.

    How long will the Leonid meteor shower last?

    Leonid rain will be active until December 2. American Meteor SocietyThe speed of Leonid meteors is 43.5 miles per second. This is considered a fast meteor shower; This means that meteors will move through the Earth’s atmosphere at very high speeds, producing bright and often dramatic streaks of light.

    How do I take photos of a meteor shower with my phone?

    Having a wide-angle view will maximize your chances of taking photos of the meteor shower.

    For phone photography, NASA recommends using a tripod to keep your camera steady. Set your phone to manual or professional mode. Increase the exposure time to about 10-20 seconds and lower the ISO to reduce noise. Focus on infinity and increase your chances of catching a meteor by taking multiple shots.

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