Meteor Shower November 2009

The Leonid meteor shower will peak early in the morning of Tuesday, November 17th.

For those far enough away from the lights of the city and was blessed with clear skies, be quite a show, and here are some tips on where and how they see it.

Of course not everyone will be so lucky. Meteorologists in the area of Grand Rapids, Michigan have already said they can be difficult to see due to clouds in the region, and the same is valid for others.

Scientists have also said that the show is likely to be less dramatic in North America. The best place to see in the world for the Leonid meteor shower is expected to Asia.

But for those who do not see it in person, here’s a look at what the shower may seem, with a maximum of 30 to 300 shooting stars per hour.