The shower is expected to peak on the night of November 17, with the best viewing times between midnight and dawn.

Viewers can expect to see about three to 15 fast, bright meteors per hour, including possible fireballs.

Viewing conditions will be favorable as the moon will only be 9% full and will not interfere with the show.

Ohio has several dark sky locations, but the weather in and around the major cities could complicate meteor shower viewing.

Get ready, skygazers: Another major meteor shower is about to hit its peak in November.

The Leonid meteor shower , which first became active at the beginning of November, is due to peak in activity for two nights in the days ahead.

The Leonid meteors, which occur annually as Earth passes through cosmic debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tutt

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