The annual Leonids meteor shower is due to peak next week, hopefully giving stargazers a treat to brighten up the dark winter evenings. The Leonids are due to show between November 3 and December 2 this year, and predicted to peak on the night of November 16, according to the American Meteor Society.

The Leonid meteor shower streaks across the night sky in November. Here's what to know, including when is the best time to see it and where to look.

Here's the most important information if you want to glimpse the Leonids this November.