... 13.12.2001 . The south pole of Mars is the bright area near the center of the detailed, subtly shaded color image above. ... Leonids Over Korean Observatory . ... There were two peaks to this year's Leonid Meteor Shower. The first peak was best seen during the early morning hours of November 18 in North America, while the second peak, almost twice the intensity of the first, occurred eight hours later and was best seen from Asia. ... Mediterranean Leonid 2001 . ... A Sky Filled with Leonids . ...