November’s best meteor showers will be peaking soon with bright fireballs possible
Known as one of the top meteor showers of the autumn season because of its bright fireballs, the Leonids started to be visible on Nov. 3 but are expected to be at their best from the late-night hours on Sunday, Nov. 17 into the early morning hours on Monday, Nov. 18.
Southern Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity this week: When and where to watch
While the Southern Taurids are active between Sept. 23 and Dec. 8, the celestial light show will be most visible Monday and Tuesday.
Best times to see the Taurid meteor shower
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Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week
For the next week or so, if you happen to be outside during the overnight hours and happen to catch a glimpse of a bright and colorful "shooting star" you might very well have just caught sight of a Taurid meteor.
What Is the Taurid Meteor Shower and How to See It Peak This Week
The two annual Taurid meteor showers are due to peak within days of each other this week, lighting up the night sky with shooting stars. Due to their appearance around the spookiest holiday of the year,
'Fireball' meteors possible over US tonight as South Taurid meteor shower peaks
The South Taurid and North Taurid meteor showers peak in early November. Here's everything you need to know about this month's doubleheader of shooting stars.
Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity this week. Here's what to expect
The annual Taurid meteor shower, which typically takes place between the middle of October and the middle of November, will be visible Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Space.com.
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