Leonid Meteor Shower 2018: 9 must-see photos of the celestial light show

The annual Leonid meteor shower peaked this weekend, offering a stunning natural light show.

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Skygazers took to social media to share their photos of the celestial phenomenon. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom

Photo by @gareth_mon_photography, Instagram

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Leonids Tree A rare Leonids Meteor streaks across the sky above Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia With a bright moon lighting up the lone tree and a decent level of water to isolate the tree in the lake #astrophotography #leonids #meteor #snowdoniapics #beatiful_wales #uk_nightphotography #ukshots #northwales #bbcwales #gloriousbritain #tree #indurotripodsuk #igerscymru #letsgobenro #benrouk #gwladgwlad #visitwales #wanderlustwales #nasa #apotd #stars #nikonphotography #nikoneurope #lake

A post shared by Gareth Mon Photography (@gareth_mon_photography) on Nov 18, 2018 at 9:49am PST

2. South Stack, Wales, United Kingdom

Photo by @bigolivesphoto, Instagram

3. Cannon Beach, Oregon

Photo by @lestertsaiphotography, Instagram

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The Leonid meteor shower did not disappoint this year, especially with the gigantic fireball that burned up right overhead and lit up the night. Couldn’t believe how many meteors I caught in frame using my Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art lens as opposed to a super wide angle. . Please go to @lumecube and comment “C” on their weekly contest post to vote for me! Thank you so much for all the love everyone! ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #meteors #capture4cubes #shotonlexar #lestertsaiphotography #sigmaphoto #cannonbeach #manfrottoimaginemore #milkyway #milkywayphotography #leonids #meteorshower #astrophotography #nightsky #nightskyphotography #longexposure #nightscape #explorer #travelphotography #travelphotographer #oregonexplored #traveloregon #pnwonderland #pnw #pacificnorthwest #oregon #thatoregonlife #milkyway #oregonlife #sony #cascadia_nightshots

A post shared by ＬｅｓｔｅｒＴｓａｉ (@lestertsaiphotography) on Nov 18, 2018 at 6:27pm PST

4. Coleman, Alberta, Canada

Photo by @bound_for_mountain, Instagram

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No, it wasn't a ghost... it was probably just one of your local photographers traipsing around in the dark, with a dim red headlamp, groaning when they stub a toe and cursing the cold. #leonidmetershower2018 #shootingstar #stargazing #Leonids

A post shared by Lisa Kinnear (@bound_for_mountain) on Nov 18, 2018 at 6:42pm PST

5. Blauen, Germany

Photo by Stephane Vetter, Facebook

Léonide du matin ... Quand les cartes mémoires sont bien remplies par les images de la nuit et que tu décides d'en...
Posted by Stephane Vetter on Saturday, November 17, 2018

6. Lone Mountain, Big Sky Resort, Montana

Photo by @davepecunies, Instagram

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Leonid shooting star above Lone Mountain.

A post shared by Dave Pecunies (@davepecunies) on Nov 18, 2018 at 9:32am PST

7. The Rumps, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Photo by @chrisfletcherphotography, Instagram

8. Oregon

Photo by @thezachhayes, Instagram

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Phone edit from last nights excursion. This might be the largest meteor I’ve ever seen with my own eyes. It was almost edge to edge of the visible sky and the trail lingered for a few seconds.

A post shared by Zach Hayes (@thezachhayes) on Nov 18, 2018 at 5:34pm PST

9. Llyn y Dywarchen, Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom

Photo by @_belial, Instagram

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I’ve made no secret of how much I love the @huaweimobileuk Mate 20 Pro. It’s fantastic to have a cameraphone to hand which isn’t restricted to 10 second exposures in “pro” mode (yes, I’m looking at you @samsungmobile Galaxy S9+!!). I’m truly stunned by how well it performs in low light. My DSLR is quaking just thinking about what the phones will be like in a few more years! This was taken at on my favourite spots in Snowdonia, Llyn y Dywarchen, near Rhyd Ddu on a beautifully clear night during the Leonid meteor shower (more of a trickle as it happens :p), you can even see one creeping into shot on the left. Yes, it’s not perfect, but damn!!, this is a phone taking this shot! #cymru #wales #snowdonia #leonids #snowdon #lake #huaweimate20pro #mobile #phone #darkness #night #lowlight #longexposure #still #stars #moonlight

A post shared by Carl Jones (@_belial) on Nov 18, 2018 at 5:16am PST