Overview
- Most forecasts point to the strongest activity from Sunday night into Monday (Nov 16–17), with another good window Monday night into Tuesday (Nov 17–18), especially after midnight toward dawn.
- Under dark, clear skies observers can expect about 10–15 meteors per hour at the peak, indicating a steady shower rather than a rare meteor storm.
- The display will be visible across much of the Americas, with local guidance highlighting Argentina’s prime window on Nov 17 from roughly 3–5 a.m. and broad visibility across the U.S. and Mexico.
- The meteors come from debris shed by comet 55P/Tempel‑Tuttle and travel at roughly 71 km/s, creating bright, short‑lived streaks.
- Viewing tips repeated by experts include seeking a dark site away from city lights, reclining to take in a wide swath of sky, skipping telescopes, and letting eyes adjust for 20–30 minutes; activity continues through late November, with NASA noting a wider early‑November to early‑December span.