STRONG LEONID METEOR SHOWER EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND

The annual Leonid meteor shower could produce a strong outburst this weekend for residents of North America. A brief surge of activity is expected to begin around 10:45 p.m. Central Time, Saturday evening. The outburst could last up to two hours and at the peak could generate up to 150 shooting stars per hour, or more than two per minute.

So this is the weekend to take a break from viewing astronomy pictures on your computer and go outside and see the real thing. If it's not cloudy just put on your snuggies, your lined jeans, and your down parka - - go outside and enjoy!

Note: the photo is a time-lapse shot from 2002 over Beijing in China.

For more info on the meteor shower go to www.SPACE.com