Leonids 2026: peak, rates and where to look
The Leonids are active from November 6 to November 30 and peak around November 17. At best, about 15 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 71 km/s and come from debris shed by 55P/Tempel–Tuttle.
PeakNovember 17
ZHR15
Speed71 km/s
Moon at peak51%
| Active | November 6 – November 30 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Lion (Leo), +22° |
| Parent body | 55P/Tempel–Tuttle |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 15 |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tue, November 17 | 51% |
| 2027 | Wed, November 17 | 83% |
| 2028 | Fri, November 17 | 1% |
| 2029 | Sat, November 17 | 87% |
| 2030 | Sun, November 17 | 58% |
IMO LEO. Peak: λ☉ = 235.27°.