The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to light up our skies again, and the HK Observatory expects peak activity to occur on November 18.

The phenomenon occurs around November 14 to 21 every year. However, because meteoroids are unevenly distributed along their paths around the Sun and gravitational pull from nearby planets may disturb their orbits, the time of peak activity and the number of meteors cannot be accurately predicted.

Those wishing to watch the meteor shower should head to rural areas or high ground where artificial lighting is limited and where views to the east are not obstructed, like Shek O, Sai Kung and Tai Mei Tuk.

Whether the event is observable or not will depend on the weather and the intensity of the meteor shower. For safety's sake, avoid going to remote areas for observation.

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