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How to catch the Northern Taurid meteor shower tonight
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- The Northern Taurids meteor shower is peaking this week, offering another chance to see bright fireballs streak across the sky following last week’s Southern Taurids.
- Optimal viewing conditions are expected Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, aided by dark skies after Monday’s new moon and minimal moonlight interference.
- The Taurid showers produce fireballs brighter than Venus, caused by larger debris burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, with meteors radiating from the Taurus constellation but visible anywhere in the sky.
- Researchers monitor the Taurids to assess potential risks from larger debris, with some evidence suggesting the meteor stream is complex and may contain clusters of potentially hazardous objects, especially in 2032.
- Upcoming meteor showers to watch include the Leonids (Nov 16-17), Geminids (Dec 13-14), and Ursids (Dec 21-22).
