WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. The Leonids are known for their high-speed meteors, which can travel at up to 44 miles per second (70 kilometers per second).

More a popular term than a scientific one, a supermoon occurs when a full lunar phase syncs up with an especially close swing around Earth. This usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.

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.

Skies are expected to be clear this weekend for the peak of the annual Leonid Meteor Shower. This shower may result in around 15 visible meteors per hour under ideal viewing conditions. The Leonids are known for high-speed meteors that can travel at up to 44 miles per second.

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"Watching during the early morning, when the moon is lower in the sky, can improve your chances of seeing more meteors."

Leonids is a major meteor shower that will peak between Sunday night and Monday morning, then continue through Dec. 2. Leonids is an annual shower that rains down bright and sometimes colorful meteors every November.