Posted in Travel News November 05, 2017 by

A Stunning Meteor Shower Is Happening Soon Over The U.S And Here’s Where You Can Watch

Star-gazing enthusiasts will want to mark their calendar for the night of November 17th, 2017. At approximately midnight, a meteor shower will bring countless shooting stars into view. And the spectacle happens to align with a new moon, meaning the sky will be especially dark and the stars particularly visible. If you can brace the chilly evening air, you’re in for a magical performance.

The particular meteors that will be visible on the night of November 17th are known as the Leonids.
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The shooting stars are classified as Leonids due to their location in the night sky near the constellation, Leo.
What will appear as shooting stars are actually debris and dust left behind by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which last graced the solar system in 1998.
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As the Earth collides with this debris in its natural orbit, the particles will ignite and create the illusion of magnificent shooting stars.
Technically, the show will happen from November 6th through the 30th, yet the meteor shower will peak on the nights of November 17th and 18th.
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Officials believe that during its peak, the meteor shower will last a full half hour. So be sure to bring a cup of coffee as you enjoy this magical spectacle.
Wondering how best to experience this year’s meteor shower? State Parks and international Dark Sky Parks are ideal due to their low light pollution.
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Do you plan on observing this phenomenal meteor shower? If so, share your plans with us!