The Leonids Meteor Shower is an annual celestial event that occurs every November. It is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. As these tiny particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up and create bright streaks of light in the sky, known as meteors.
The Leonids are famous for their fast and bright meteors, often reaching speeds of up to 71 kilometers per second. While the shower typically produces around 10 to 15 meteors per hour, certain years can witness spectacular displays, with hundreds of meteors visible in a single hour during peak activity.