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 streaks across the night sky in November. Here's what to know, including when is the best time to see it and where to look.

"Watching during the early morning, when the moon is lower in the sky, can improve your chances of seeing more meteors."

The November supermoon will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend WASHINGTON -- It's a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend,

The Leonid meteor shower peaks in North America overnight from Nov. 17 to 18, with fast-moving fireballs possible in US skies.

Leonids is a major meteor shower that will peak between Sunday night and Monday morning, then continue through Dec. 2. Leonids is an annual shower that rains down bright and sometimes colorful meteors every November.

The Leonid meteor shower, which started on Nov. 3, will peak above the Connecticut skies beginning on Nov. 17.