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The Leonids are an annual event and can be seen from the start of November until 2 December.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

In ideal conditions, the Leonids may produce about 15 meteors per hour in 2024.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

They also show up on balmy summer nights, as opposed to the Leonids and Geminids, which arrive in November and December, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

The Leonids are famous for occasionally producing meteor storms.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

In about thirty-six million-miles, three weeks after the Leonids, Julia Bishop is coming to visit for her Thanksgiving break from school.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith