In 2006, on November 19th, the Earth passes very close to the centre of the trail created at the comet's 1932 return. The encounter with the 1932 trail will lead to enhanced meteor activity.
The calculated peak time of the outburst is 04:45 UT on November 19th, 2006. It will probably not last very long (i.e. meteor activity will rise and fall quite sharply).
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If you live in Western Europe or eastern North America, put a big
circle
on your calendar around Saturday, Nov. 18. If that night is clear,
bundle up warmly and head outside because you may be able to catch a
glimpse of an intense, albeit brief display of Leonid meteors.
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