Leonid Meteor Shower is an annual meteor phenomenon that occurs when the Earth passes through the path of dust debris left by Comet 55P/Temple-Tuffle. This phenomenon is named "Leonids" because its streaks of light appear to radiate from the region constellation Leo (The Lion) in the night sky.
Key Features of the Leonid Meteor Shower
- Very Fast: The Leonids are known as some of the fastest meteors, moving at speeds of around 71 kilometers per second.
- High Brightness & Colorful: It often produces fireballs (fireballs) that are bright, colorful, and leave long trails of light in the sky.
- Meteor Storm (Every 33 Years): Every 33 years, when Comet Tempel-Tuttle approaches the Sun, it releases very dense dust. This can trigger giant "meteor storms" that produce thousands of meteors per hour, such as the historic events in 1833 and 1966.
