The Leonids peak tonight, with up to 15 meteors an hour under a dark sky.

Start with Hurghada - El Gouna, where the sky is clear over the Red Sea coast. El Gouna sits between the water and the Etbay mountain range, and its hotels and buildings stand on small islands linked by bridges and canals. That wide, open horizon gives you room to watch for quick streaks. Clear skies also make Ciudad del Este panorama a good second stop, with the city spread on the edge of eastern Paraguay along the Paraná River. Open it after dark and give your eyes time to settle, since the moon is about half lit and can wash out the faintest meteors.

If you want a different scene, try Wilson's Arch in Jerusalem for the old stone setting, or Mogilev City for a broad look over the Dnieper River. On Koh Phangan and El Quisco the sky is marked colorful tonight, so they are better for the mood than for a clean meteor watch. Open Hurghada first, then stay with it through the night - the best chance comes once the sky is fully dark and your eyes have adjusted.