All year round, a veritable shower of shooting stars graces our skies, during a few well-defined periods in advance. In November 2025, you'll be able to observe the Leonids in the skies above Paris, sheltered from light pollution. But the weather has to be kind, as it often rains at this time of year! The Perseids are much easier to see in the middle of August, but those in November are different.
This exceptional celestial phenomenon will be visible in French skies until the end of the month, peaking on November 17, 2025. But you'll have to earn it, and be patient, because the number of shooting stars is smaller than for others, with only 15 per hour. So you also have to rely a little on luck! Although they are few in number, they do have one particularity: they are sometimes colorful, and particularly bright and fast!
This swarm of Leonids originates from a cluster of dust left behind by comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. They are very fast, reaching speeds of 71 kilometers per second! Turn east to catch a glimpse, in the constellation Leo, from midnight onwards, ideally on high ground or outside urban areas.
If you don't see any, you can try your luck again next month with the much more numerous Geminids!
The best spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Numerous shooting star nights punctuate the year, as do astronomical events, which can be admired weather permitting, in places with less pollution. But where can you find these rare gems in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From November 17, 2025 to November 18, 2025
The best spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
