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Lafayette, LA

Meteor showers over Lafayette, LA

Leonids

Peak Tue, Nov 17 · up to 15 an hour under a dark sky

in 15 days 21 h

Moon 50% lit: the fainter meteors fade a little

Leonids: the peak night over Lafayette, LA

Best around 4:40 AM: the radiant is 64° up, about 7 meteors an hour from a dark suburb (more in the countryside, fewer in town).

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  • Radiant height (where meteors come from)
  • Moon
  • Best moment
  • Too light to see

Times in CDT. Meteors fly all over the sky; the higher the radiant, the more you see.

This year's showers

The Moon shows how bright it will be on the peak night. Peaks shift by a day or so from year to year.

How to watch

  • Get dark

    Away from streetlights: a dark park or field shows many more.

  • Lie back

    A reclining chair or a mat. Look at the whole sky, not the radiant.

  • Wait 20 min

    Your eyes need time to adjust. Leave the phone in your pocket.

  • Dress warm

    Nights get cold fast when you sit still.

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