Leonids
Meteor shower
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The Leonids are a prolific annual meteor shower associated with the comet Tempel–Tuttle, and are also known for their spectacular meteor storms that occur about every 33 years. Wikipedia
Constellation: Leo
Date of peak: 17 November
Declination: +21.6°
Discovery date: 902 AD (first record)
Occurs during: 3 November – 2 December
Parent body: 55P/Tempel–Tuttle
Pronunciation: /ˈliːənɪdz/