Famous Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

One of the year's most anticipated meteor showers peaks this week. The Leonid meteor shower will reach its maximum overnight Tuesday into Wednesday (Nov. 17 to Nov. 18), giving skywatchers the chance to see some brilliant "shooting stars." However, though the Leonids have put on some amazing displays in the past, this year's show will likely be on the subdued side. The Leonids are so named because the meteors appear to originate from the constellation Leo (the Lion).