The Leonid meteor shower is an annual celestial event that occurs every November. It is known for producing bright meteors, often referred to as "shooting stars," as Earth passes through the debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The shower typically peaks around November 17th and can produce dozens to hundreds of meteors per hour during its peak years. The meteors in the Leonid shower travel at high speeds, around 71 kilometers per second (about 44 miles per second), creating spectacular streaks of light in the night sky. Observers can best view the shower in dark areas away from city lights, ideally after midnight when the sky is darkest.