Leonids
Nov. 18
Nov. 18
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This shower is legendary for producing 
some of the greatest showers in history. 
Associated with Comet Tempel-Tuttle, 
showers in 1867, 1868 and 1883 hit rates 
of 10,000/hour. The morning of November 17,
1966, produced the greatest recorded shower
with rates estimated at 150,000/hour! (The 
author of this program slept through it, 
and has regretted it since). Look for 
another peak in 1999 when the 
comet returns.