The annual Leonids meteor shower is due to peak next week, hopefully giving stargazers a treat to brighten up the dark winter evenings. The Leonids are due to show between November 3 and December 2 this year, and predicted to peak on the night of November 16, according to the American Meteor Society.

The Leonid meteor showers are among the night skies' most spectacular. Here's where to look and how to best see the spectacle.

Here's what else there is to know about the Leonid meteor shower. Why are they called Leonids? Space.com states that, "From Earth's perspective, the Leonids appear to originate fr

In this episode, Dave Eicher invites you to observe the what happens when our planet, during its journey around the Sun, runs into a stream of particles in its orbit. Such an event is called a meteor shower,

The Leonids, which have been known to produce meteor storms, typically produce 10 -15 meteors per hour under a dark sky with no moon. Occasionally, it can surprise skywatchers with more activity.

The Leonids - one of the most prolific annual meteor shower - will be streaking across the sky until November 30. Characterised by fast, bright meteors, the Leonids will reach its peak on November 18. The celestial event will be visible to the naked eye for those in London despite the city’s light pollution.

Set your calendars on Nov. 18 (probably) for the Leonids meteor shower in the peak morning. You don't need a telescope to enjoy its beauty.

The Northern and Southern Taurid meteor showers grace the skies each year for more than two months and both branches will peak at different times in November. They aren't known for creating displays as spectacular as the Perseids or the Orionids, but they have the chance to be rich in fireballs, according to the American Meteorologic Society.