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Leonid meteor shower peak

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    There are 427 days until Leonid meteor shower peak, on Thursday, 18 November 2027.

    The Leonid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 55P/Tempel–Tuttle, is expected around 05:55 UTC on 18 November 2027 (solar longitude 235.27°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 15 under dark skies; the Moon is 80% illuminated at the peak (waning gibbous). Activity runs November 6 to November 30.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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