Did you miss the recent stunning sky shows? Cosmic events are quickly becoming must-sees for Singaporeans. And this November 2025, another iconic meteor shower is set to brighten the Singapore skies. The Leonids Meteor Shower, one of the most-anticipated celestial events each November, is known for its fast and bright meteors that trace their origins to Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Observers under a dark sky can expect to see up to 15 meteors per hour at peak on the night of November 17 through the early hours of November 18, 2025. Here’s what to expect.
What is the Leonids Meteor Shower?
The Leonids Meteor Shower is an active annual meteor shower running from November 6 to November 30, 2025. The Leonids are famous for occasionally producing colourful meteor storms, where rates can surge into thousands—although 2025 is not expected to deliver such a spectacular outburst. Still, the swift meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds up to 70 kilometres per second. So, this can leave long, luminous trains—making the shower a must-watch among stargazers.
These meteors appear to radiate from the sickle of Leo the Lion, but you can spot them anywhere in the sky, if you focus on the darkest patch away from city lights.
The meteor shower’s parent comet, Tempel-Tuttle, passes through the inner solar system every 33 years which occasionally lays down fresh material for future storms. While the most dramatic Leonid storms are rare, the annual November display remains a reliable event.
What to expect in Singapore
In Singapore, the meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of November 17 to the early morning of November 18, 2025. The optimal viewing times are from midnight until dawn, with the highest activity expected just before sunrise.
Places to view the meteor shower in Singapore include locations away from city lights such as the Southern Ridges or parks like East Coast Park, Marina Barrage, beaches, and more. No equipment is needed. Simply let your eyes adjust to the darkness for 20 to 30 minutes.
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