Leonid meteors are visible in the night sky from early November to early December. This weekend, the ongoing meteor shower reaches its maximum intensity, with a peak Sunday night into early Monday.

A major meteor shower is expected to light up the California sky, accompanied by the beaver supermoon. The Leonid meteor shower will peak in the Northern Hemisphere overnight from Sunday, Nov. 17, to Monday, Nov. 18, according to Space.com. The meteor shower is active through Monday, Dec. 2, in 2024.

The November supermoon will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say the moonlight will likely obscure all but the brightest meteors in most locations.

The next major meteor shower will begin on the same day that the Leonids disappear from the skies, with the Geminids peaking on 12 December. The last supermoon of 2024, known as the beaver moon, was captured in stunning photos on Nov. 14. Stargazers have a chance to view it at its peak illumination on Nov. 15.

For stargazers, this weekend may be a prime time to make a wish, as the Leonid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show. When observing a streak of light in the night sky, you might think of it one of two ways.

The reliable Leonid meteor shower peaks on Sunday night, offering a chance to see up to dozens of meteors per hour shooting across the night sky — if the weather doesn't get in the way.

Saturday and Sunday nights provide a good opportunity to catch the Leonid meteor shower, considered one of the major showers each year. It's been a big week for skywatchers. The Northern Taurids peaked Tuesday and the November "Beaver Moon" peaked Friday.

Stargazers in Pennsylvania are in for a celestial treat as the Leonid meteor shower lights up the night sky, EarthSky reports. The annual meteor display is expected to peak late tonight, Saturday, Nov.