Meteor showers, like the Leonids occurring this month, are spectacular celestial events that can often only be fully appreciated under optimal viewing conditions.
The Leonids are known for their high-speed meteors, traveling at 44 miles per second, which produce bright, long trails that can be quite breathtaking.
The best time to observe the Leonids will be during their peak from November 16 to 17, although a nearly full moon may obscure visibility.
Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through the debris trail of a comet or asteroid, producing glowing streams of light as particles burn up in the atmosphere.
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