60 years ago the Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour. Could it happen again?
60 years ago, the Leonid meteor shower unleashed one of the most spectacular meteor storms in recorded history. As the 2026 peak approaches, here's what skywatchers can expect.
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60 years ago the Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour. Could it happen again?
60 years ago, the Leonid meteor shower unleashed one of the most spectacular meteor storms in recorded history. As the 2026 peak approaches, here's what skywatchers can expect.
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