This month will see a striking astronomical event, as the prolific Leonid meteor shower sends lights streaming through the sky at night until November 30. If you’re hoping to catch a great view of the meteor shower, then this weekend is the perfect time to go meteor hunting as the shower peaks during the evening of November 18.

The Leonid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend, sending shooting stars dashing across the night sky. The Leonids are well-known for their high-speed meteors, which can travel up to 44 miles per second.

As the meteor shower will be peaking in the South East of the sky, some of the best spots in London to catch a glimpse will be: Those who miss the peak of the shower will still have opportunities to catch the celestial display, as it will continue for several days afterwards.

For stargazers, this weekend may be a prime time to make a wish, as the Leonid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show. When observing a streak of light in the night sky, you might think of it one of two ways.

Saturday and Sunday nights provide a good opportunity to catch the Leonid meteor shower, considered one of the major showers each year. It's been a big week for skywatchers. The Northern Taurids peaked Tuesday and the November "Beaver Moon" peaked Friday.

The Leonid meteor shower is set to put on a display in the sky tonight - weather permitting. The Leonids are an annual spectacle and can be seen throughout November with this year's display peaking tonight into the early hours of Monday,

The Leonids meteor shower is about to reach its peak across the UK tonight just as the Beaver supermoon wanes. A dazzling display of fast, bright meteors, entering the atmosphere at 70 kilometres per second,

November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, will shine bright in the sky on Friday as the last supermoon of the year.