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The Lion's Storm

Patrick Moore is joined by Dr John Mason who examines recent Leonid meteor showers to explain why they happen, and predict whether a spectacular storm of shooting stars may be in store this year.

The dark, moonless sky of mid November may be filled by a spectacular storm of shooting stars as this year's Leonid meteors burn brightly in the upper atmosphere. Patrick Moore is joined by Dr John Mason who examines recent Leonid showers to explain why they happen, predict what may be in store for us this year and describe the best way to observe one of nature's most impressive sights.

20 minutes

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Mon 12 Nov 2001 13:40

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