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Cape Town, South Africa · seasonal estimate

Leonids · typical peak period

Typical annual timing; the actual maximum varies by year. Look on several nearby nights under dark, clear skies. Check Moon times and seek darker surroundings. Radiant visibility depends on latitude.

Typical annual period · no exact peak time predicted

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A seasonal guide, with local conditions to check

This is a typical annual period, not a year-specific prediction of the maximum or an hourly meteor rate. The radiant’s height, moonlight, latitude and weather affect what you may see. Check the linked guide and several nearby nights; no exact peak time is implied.

The local sky

Sunset on this local date
19:29
Astronomical darkness begins
21:06
Moonrise
12:10
Moonset
01:10

A dash means there is no crossing on this local date. Your real horizon and atmospheric conditions can differ.

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Sources and meaning

Calculated events use Astronomy Engine. Typical meteor periods are seasonal estimates. Read how SkyChrono calculates the sky.

NASA · Meteor showers ↗
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