Leonids

The November meteors are called Leonids, because they radiate from a point in the constellation Leo; those in Taurus are called Taurids; in

The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Thomas Nathaniel Orchard

The Sickle has a special claim on our notice because it contains the radiant point from which the periodic shooting star shower known as the Leonids diverges.

The Story of the Heavens 1876

The great train of the November meteors, known as the Leonids, which at regular periods of thirty-three years had in the past encountered the earth's atmosphere, was due, and over-due.

The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation John Mackenzie Bacon 1875

For example, the Leonid Meteor Shower, or Leonids, appear to originate in the constellation Leo.

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Published reports indicate that Coma Berenicids are roughly as swift as the Leonids, with entry velocities of 65 km/s.

The Coma Berenicid Meteor Shower Peaks | Universe Today 2010

For example, the Leonid Meteor Shower, or Leonids, appear to originate in the constellation Leo.

What Really Causes Falling Stars 2008

Most well-known meteor showers, such as the Perseids and the Leonids, come from comets, which are "big, dirty snowballs," in Cooke's words.

Now playing in a sky near you: Winter meteor show 2010

Most well-known meteor showers, such as the Perseids and the Leonids, come from comets, which are "big, dirty snowballs," in Cooke's words.

Geminid meteor shower expected to be heavenly show 2010

Darcy Hawthorne might as well be in another galaxy with the Leonids.

Pies & Prejudice Heather Vogel Frederick 2010

The Leonids may be more spectacular some years, but I prefer warm, buggy nights to having my breath fog up my view.

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