Leonids

The Leonids is a meteor shower that peaks around 17 Nov each year. If you have never stayed up to watch a meteor shower, I would suggest that you try it at least once, and the Leonids is probably the best bet. Just find a clear spot away from city lights. A clear sky is a must, of course. The best place is out in the open sea (clear sky, no city lights) but not everyone has the luxury of being on a cruise on 17 Nov each year.

The first time I did this was 11 years ago. The last time I did this was 10 years ago. After that, I never gotten down to staying up late at night to watch shooting stars. But maybe if I move to a place far from the city, I will have a chance to watch these spectacular shows of nature again.