If you’re a fan of shooting stars, get ready—a spectacular show is set to light up Ontario’s skies.
The Leonids are a yearly phenomenon, typically active from Nov. 3 to Dec. 2. This year, the peak will happen on the morning of Nov. 18, though a bright, waning gibbous moon may impact visibility.
Despite the moonlight, the Leonids are known for producing fast and bright meteors and stargazers can still expect a rewarding display.
The best time to watch will be from late on Nov. 17 through dawn on Nov. 18, with the radiant point near the constellation Leo rising around midnight.
Under ideal dark sky conditions, viewers can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour, although moonlight may reduce the count.
According to EarthSky.org, the Leonids have produced some of history’s most impressive meteor storms, including an unforgettable display on Nov. 17, 1966, when meteors fell like …