Leonid Meteor Shower 2012: Where to Watch in Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.
Keep your eyes on the sky during the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 17-20, because that's when the famous Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak. These meteors are fast (about 40 miles per second) and can leave trails of smoke, according to Astronomy.com. They will appear to radiate from the constellation Leo the Lion and can vary in color. "Many Leonids are also bright. Usually, the meteors are white or bluish-white, but in recent years some observers reported yellow-pink and copper-colored ones," according to Astronomy.com. Our best bets for meteor watching in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff and Forest Park Beach, Deerpath Park, and Townline Park (kids can take advantage of the new playground there) in Lake Forest. …
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