Watch: Meteor Lights Up Night Sky In South Texas

Stargazers in South Texas got to see a meteor light up the night sky on Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville shared a video on Twitter of a meteor zooming overhead.

The fireball was part of the Leonid meteor shower. "The meteors are caused by Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which sweeps through the inner solar system every 33.3 years," KVEO reported.

The Leonids peaked earlier this week, but it remains active until the end of November so stargazers may be able to see a stray meteor if they're lucky, according to CNET.

The publication also had some advice for anyone hoping to see a meteor:

"To catch any Leonids, the best strategy is to venture out in the early morning/predawn hours as close to the showers' respective peaks as possible. Remove yourself from light pollution if you can, dress appropriately and find a comfortable place to lay back with a clear, wide view of the sky."

A larger and more spectacular meteor shower is expected to take place on December 13, the Washington Post reported. Under the right conditions, you'll be able to see 20 to 30 meteors an hour during the Gemind meteor shower.

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