{
  "id": 20070734,
  "title": "Leonid meteor shower returns to Spain with its best display of shooting stars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/leonid-meteor-shower-returns-to-spain-with-its-best-display-of",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/15/leonid-meteor-shower-returns-to-spain-with-its-best-display-of-shooting-stars/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Next week brings the peak of Spain's Leonid meteor shower, offering the best chance of seeing shooting stars without needing special equipment. On the night of Tuesday, November 17 into Wednesday, November 18, around 15 meteors per hour are expected under clear skies, peaking around 00:45 on Wednesday in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. In the Canary Islands, the best viewing period begins at 23:45 on Tuesday. The Leonids are a moderate meteor shower, typically producing 10-20 meteors per hour, with 2026 forecast to reach 15 per hour if conditions are ideal. To catch these celestial fragments, find a dark, open location away from city lights and wait for the Leonids' radiant, located in the constellation Leo, to rise above the horizon. The shower is active from November 6 to 30, but November 17-18 offers the strongest activity. The Moon will be in its first quarter and set around midnight, providing darker skies for viewing. Remember to give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness and bring a warm blanket for comfort.",
  "summary": "The Leonid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak in Spain overnight from Tuesday, November 17, into Wednesday, November 18. According to Euro Weekly News, the best opportunity to view the shooting stars will be after midnight.\n\nSpace.com reports that this year is expected to be a lean year for the Leonids due to a lack of significant activity. The outlet notes the display will likely be weak, with possible long periods where no meteors are visible. While historical meteor storms involving the Leonids have seen rates of tens of thousands of meteors per hour, the current display is not expected to be highly productive.",
  "key_points": [
    "Leonid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night, November 17-18",
    "Up to 15 meteors per hour expected under clear skies",
    "Best viewing in mainland Spain and Balearic Islands"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}