<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As one meteor shower comes to an end in Australia's skies this week, another is just beginning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Leonid meteor shower will kick off this Thursday, November 6, right before the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/orionid-meteor-shower-australia-best-viewing-times-how-to-watch-everything-to-know-explained/23d47b3d-8f5f-4498-89a8-764c99df71a6" rel="" target="_blank" title="Orionid meteor shower"><span>Orionid meteor shower</span></a><span> concludes on Friday, November 7.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Orionids ran for most of October, but those who missed out on seeing the shooting stars it produced have another chance this month as the Leonids light up our horizons. Here's everything you need to know about the Leonid meteor shower, including how to see it yourself.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/liberal-party-support-slumps-to-40-year-low-in-news-poll/678399f6-e08c-47a5-8477-e1b488963383"><strong><span>Voters deserting Liberals as support for One Nation surges</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Can you see the Leonid meteor shower in Australia?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Yes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Leonid meteor shower is visible from both hemispheres and will be visible from all Australian capital cities.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/leonid-meteor-shower-2025-when-how-to-watch-best-visibility-australia-everything-to-know/d7de6fd2-8c2e-403d-9137-c1298bb48e17" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What is the Leonid meteor shower?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Leonid meteor shower is an annual celestial event which takes place every November.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It was named for the constellation Leo, as the point where the meteors appear to emerge is located in that area.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This meteor shower is not particularly rare as it occurs every year, but it's still an exciting phenomenon well worth looking up for.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It occurs when Earth passes through the debris of the Comet Tempel–Tuttle.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bits of the debris collide with the Earth's atmosphere and burn up in fiery streaks which appear to the naked eye like shooting stars.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The comet itself isn't visible from Earth, as it takes about 33 years to orbit the sun and only appears in our sky every three decades or so.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It was last visible in 1998 and will appear again in 2031.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/home-insurance-premiums-increasing-weather-events-exclusive-poll/707e8305-f612-4b23-8ca2-0aaae4275307"><strong><span>Three in four Aussies share the same fear - 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provided it's a clear night with good visibility.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here are the best times to watch on the night of the peak in each capital city:</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><span>Brisbane - 1am to 5pm</span></li><li><span>Darwin - 1.30am to 6.30am</span></li><li><span>Perth - 2am to 5am</span></li><li><span>Sydney - 3am to 6am</span></li><li><span>Melbourne - 3am to 6am</span></li><li><span>Canberra - 3am to 6am</span></li><li><span>Hobart - 3am to 6am</span></li><li><span>Adelaide - 3.30am to 5.30am</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If it's cloudy or you miss the peak, you can still see meteors on a clear night outside the peak.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Where can I watch the Leonid meteor shower?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The best way to observe the Leonid meteor shower is by finding a secluded spot away from bright lights.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Meteors can appear at any spot in the sky, so choose a viewing location with a clear view of the horizon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Then lay back and keep an eye on the sky.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>You can track the Leonid meteor shower based on your location </span><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/leonids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="here"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/optus-triple-zero-outage-senate-inquiry-stephen-rue/542c15b4-fd40-4a19-8bb6-95d46984299b"><strong><span>'Mistakes made': Optus bosses admit failures in fatal triple-zero outage</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What will be the biggest meteor shower in 2025?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If you don't get to see the Leonids meteor shower, don't fret – the biggest meteor shower of 2025 is still on the horizon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Geminids meteor shower takes place between December 4 and 20 and is considered by many to be the most spectacular.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>With up to 150 meteors set to be visible per hour during the shower's peak on the night between December 14 and 15, it's expected to be stunning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will also be visible from both hemispheres, so Aussies will get the chance to witness it.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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