Final 3 meteor showers of 2024 and when to watch them in Ontario [Video]

Skywatchers, get ready!

The last three meteor showers of the year are set to light up Ontario’s skies this fall and winter. Here’s when and how to catch the best views:

Leonids Meteor Shower

The Leonid Meteor Shower is set to peak on the morning of Nov.18, though visibility may be impacted by a bright, waning gibbous moon. Despite the moonlight, the Leonids are known for producing fast and bright meteors, and stargazers in Southern Ontario can still expect a rewarding display.

The best time to watch will be from late on Nov. 17 through dawn on Nov. 18.

The shower runs from Nov. 3 to Dec. 2, with the radiant point near the constellation Leo, which rises around midnight.

Under ideal dark sky conditions, viewers can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour, although moonlight may reduce the count.

This annual event is caused by debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, known for producing some …