According to Space, the Leonids meteor shower occurs every November when our planet passes through debris left by the comet Temple-Tuttle.
The comet Temple-Tuttle takes about 33 years to complete its orbit around the Sun, but its trail of dust and debris is persistent and intersects the Earth’s orbit around November 6 until late in the month.
A meteor shower – (Photo: BBC SKY AND NIGHT MAGAZINE).
In 2022, the Leonids meteor shower will peak on the night of November 17 or 18, depending on your location. According to the positioning results from Time and Date for Ho Chi Minh City, the Leonids meteor shower will reach its maximum on the night of the 17th, early morning of the 18th, with about 10 meteors per hour.
The Leonids meteor shower is named after the constellation that appears to emit it, which is the constellation Leo. Therefore, to observe the meteor shower, look for the “heavenly lion” located just below the constellation Cancer, which resembles a crab, and to the right of Leo Minor, which depicts a smaller lion.
Sky map with the constellation Leo as the source of the meteor shower – (Photo: SPACE).
You won’t need any special equipment to enjoy the meteor shower; however, it is advisable to allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for about 15-20 minutes to see them clearly. Of course, you should also hope for good weather, as thick clouds can obscure the meteors.
The Leonids meteor shower is named after the constellation that appears to emit it, which is the constellation Leo. Therefore, to observe the meteor shower, look for the “heavenly lion” located just below the constellation Cancer, which resembles a crab, and to the right of Leo Minor, which depicts a smaller lion.
