Taurid Meteor Showers to Illuminate November Skies with 'Fireballs'

The Southern and Northern Taurids, along with the Orionids and Leonids, offer skywatchers a celestial spectacle throughout November.

Southern Taurids are peaking on November 5, with Northern Taurids following on November 11-12, providing a chance to see bright 'fireballs.'
Both Taurid showers are known for their slow-moving, bright meteors, which appear to radiate from the Taurus constellation.
The Taurid meteors are caused by debris from Comet Encke entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a visually stunning display.
Optimal viewing times are after midnight in areas away from light pollution, with the best conditions around the new moon phase.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on November 17-18, adding to the month’s astronomical events with up to 15 meteors per hour.