Taurid Meteor Showers Illuminate Skies Worldwide

The Taurid meteor showers, known for their fireballs, will have two peak nights falling five days apart. The Southern Taurid meteor shower will peak on November 6-7, while the Northern Taurid meteor shower will peak on November 11-12. Both showers offer fewer than 10 shooting stars per hour. The Northern Taurids are expected to have a notable increase in fireball activity. The showers are named after the constellation Taurus, but are not associated with it. The sky conditions will be better for the Northern Taurids, with a waning crescent moon and dark skies during the peak.