Leonid Meteor Shower Expected To Peak This Week

(CNN) — In the early morning hours on Tuesday, the Leonid meteor shower will send shooting stars across the sky.
Meteors can be harder to see when there is a bright moon, but fortunately the moon will only be 5% visible, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteor shower is expected to peak on November 16 and 17. The Leonids will be most visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but you can also view them from the Southern Hemisphere.
Weather can also impact visibility. The United Sta