2023 Leonid Meteor Shower: Your Guide to Watching in the UAE

The annual Leonid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of November 17 until dawn on November 18. Although typically producing about 15 shooting stars per hour, the Leonids have the potential to create meteor storms, with up to thousands of meteors seen per hour. This year, the shower is not expected to produce a storm, but it is still a good year to view the celestial show due to minimal interference from moonlight. To optimize viewing, find a dark location away from city lights and allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for 30 minutes.