Shooting Stars

We can expect another stunning display of Leonid meteors this November -- peaking on Nov 18-19 in A METEOR STORM with OVER A THOUSAND PER HOUR!

VIEWING TIPS: 
Leonids are called Leonids because they emanate from the constellation Leo. So look EAST for the constellation Leo and you'll know where the RADIANT, or origin, of these shooting stars is. Meteors will appear throughout the sky, but will generally point back toward Leo. Remember to select a viewing location that is DARK (free from artificial light) and yields a WIDE view of the entire sky.

You don't need a telescope or binoculars - your eyes will have the best view of this heavenly display.

Get comfy - stay WARM and use a lounge chair and blankets to make yourself comfortable.

Read the November 2002 AstroNews for more about the Leonids!

To find out when the peak is in your area consult the Leonid Flux Estimator:

http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov/estimator.html

Or stop by NASA for a Meteor Storm Forecast:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/09oct_leonidsforecast.htm

LAST BIT OF ADVICE:

This year the Moon will be in the way. Read this article for advice on how to handle the light of the Moon:

http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov/mooning.html

LEONID LINKS:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/leonids_2001.html

Best View of the Leonid Shower: Leonid 
http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov

Leonid Storm
http://www.leonidstorm.com

LeonidsLive.com - Science news and live webcasts
http://www.leonidslive.com

Sky & Telescope's Meteor Page
http://www.skypub.com/sights/meteors/meteors.shtml

Leonids November 1999