Leonid Meteor Shower Photos 2024 Season. A “shooting star” is seen when dust collides with the earth's atmosphere. If you’re hoping to catch a great view of the meteor shower, then this weekend is the perfect time to go meteor hunting as the shower peaks during the evening of november 18.

The leonid meteor shower will be active through dec. Find the plough and trace a line down from the two stars on the right until you find regulus, the brightest star in the constellation of leo.