Potential Leonid Meteor Outburst Sparks Interest in 2024

Astronomers speculate about possible encounters with older meteor streams, despite 2024 being an off year for the Leonids.

The annual Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on November 17th with a modest Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR) of 15-20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
Earth may encounter three older meteor streams from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, potentially increasing meteor activity this week.
Key dates for possible outbursts include November 14th and November 19/20th, with different regions favored for viewing.
A waxing gibbous moon could reduce visibility of meteors due to increased sky illumination.
While the Leonids are not expected to reach storm levels this year, unexpected activity could still surprise observers.