The best time to see a shooting star is on Nov. 16 and 17, when the Leonids peak during an almost completely dark waning crescent moon. The meteors from the Leonids can be very bright and colorful ...
The meteor shower, active through Nov. 20, is known for its very bright meteors. The November peak falls on the full moon, so it's better to postpone observing for at least a few days until the ...