I saw the Leonid Shower, I think it was, from a fairly dark sky in Long Island around 10 years or so ago. Scared the hades out of me. Felt like running for cover at times. Huge thick smoke trails that lingered for half an hour. Green and yellow fireballs. Some lit up the sky like daytime.
Yes! Yes! When you catch a good one, you are spellbound for life!
Was it NOV? The Leo’s are in NOV, I believe.