UNITED STATES, — Stargazers, get ready — one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year is about to put on a show. According to the American Meteor Society, the Leonid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend, offering the chance to see bright meteors streak across the night sky from late November 17 into the early morning hours of November 18 when the moon is just 9% full.

Your best viewing experience depends on one major factor: dark skies . Light pollution can drown out even the brightest meteors. Earthsky.org reports under a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Leonid meteors per hour, so heading somewhere remote is key.

Earthsky.org also says you don’t need to know a meteor shower’s radiant point to enjoy the show. Meteors usually don’t become visible until

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