Get ready, skygazers: Another major meteor shower is about to hit its peak in November.

The Leonid meteor shower , which first became active at the beginning of November, is due to peak in activity for two nights in the next few days. The Leonids, which occur annually as Earth passes through cosmic debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, are not known for producing a lot of meteors, often called "shooting stars."

But the Leonids should dazzle with their brightness, color and speed. In fact, Leonid meteors are considered to be some of the fastest of the year.

In 2025, the Leonid meteor shower will provide an encore of sorts after the northern lights dazzled across much of the United States this week, including as far south as Florida.

Could the moon or clouds spoil this year's view

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