Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks with Spectacular Night Sky Display

The annual Leonids meteor shower offers a celestial show, best viewed away from city lights despite potential interference from a recent supermoon.

The Leonids meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of November 17-18, with 10-15 meteors visible per hour.
Originating from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids are known for fast and bright meteors that can be seen with the naked eye.
Optimal viewing conditions include dark skies away from light pollution, though moonlight from a recent supermoon may affect visibility.
Meteor storms, featuring thousands of meteors per hour, occur approximately every 33 years, but such an event is not anticipated in 2024.
Clear skies are forecasted in parts of central and southern Scotland, northern and central England, and East Anglia for the best viewing experience.