Swampscott After Dark
Leonid Meteor Shower 2012: Peak Times & Viewing Tips For Swampscott
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.
Keep your eyes on the sky during the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 17-20, because that's when the famous Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak. These meteors are fast (about 40 miles per second) and can leave trails of smoke, according to Astronomy.com. They will appear to radiate from the constellation Leo the Lion and can vary in color. "Many Leonids are also bright. Usually, the meteors are white or bluish-white, but in recent years some observers reported yellow-pink and copper-colored ones," according to Astronomy.com. Last time we checked with astronomer James Keating about star-gazing it was in October during the Orionids shower. "The best place to watch is anywhere the sky is dark, but remember there are no guarantees that you will …
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