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The Taurid meteor shower, visible from mid-October to mid-November, peaks between Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, offering a chance to see bright meteors and fireballs, especially on Nov. 12 when the moon's brightness diminishes, providing dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, known for bright fireballs, begin around October 11, 2025, with peak activity in mid-November, offering the best viewing from midnight to dawn when Taurus is high overhead. These showers are caused by debris from Comet Encke, which has the shortest orbital period of any known comet, completing its orbit every 3.25 years.
The Taurids Meteor Shower, known for its fireballs, is currently active and will continue until early December. Local viewers have reported seeing fireballs in the sky, which are a common occurrence during this meteor shower. The origin of the Taurids is unclear, unlike other meteor showers associated with passing comets. The Northern Taurids will peak between November 11 and 12, while the Southern Taurids peaked on November 5 and 6. The Leonids Meteor Shower, caused by debris from comet Tempel-Tuttle, will peak on November 17 and 18.
In November, sky watchers in New York City can enjoy the sight of a bright Jupiter, the Taurids and Leonids meteor showers, and the peak settings of the Perseus family of constellations. Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth on November 1-2 and fully illuminated on November 2. The Taurids meteor shower will peak on November 5-6, followed by the Leonids meteor shower on November 17-18. Jupiter's four largest moons, known as the Galilean moons, will be visible alongside the planet. Sky watchers can also locate constellations by using the Big Dipper as a guide.
November will bring three meteor showers, the Southern Taurid, Northern Taurid, and Leonid, providing stargazers with overlapping opportunities to witness shooting stars. The Taurids are known for producing fireballs, while the Leonids are bright with persistent trains. The best viewing for the Taurids will be around midnight on November 11-12, with an average rate of 5-10 meteors per hour. The Leonids will peak on the night of November 17-18, with an average rate of 15-20 meteors per hour. This November will be a meteor-rich month, making it a great time for stargazing.
Earth is currently passing through a series of meteor showers, including the Orionids, Taurids, and the lesser-known Daytime Sextantid shower. While the Orionids are set to peak around October 20-22, lucky observers may also catch a glimpse of the upward-shooting Sextantids in the hour before dawn. The Taurids, known for delivering bright fireballs, will be visible at a rate of around two per hour over the next few weeks. These meteor showers are caused by debris from Halley's Comet and other celestial bodies, offering a spectacular celestial show for skywatchers.
Earth is currently passing through a series of meteor showers, including the Orionids, Taurids, and the lesser-known Daytime Sextantid shower. While the Orionids are set to peak around October 20-22, lucky observers may also catch a glimpse of the upward-shooting Sextantids in the hour before dawn. The Taurids, known for delivering bright fireballs, will be visible at a rate of around two per hour over the next few weeks. These meteor showers are caused by debris from Halley's Comet and other celestial bodies, offering a spectacular celestial show for skywatchers.