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Meteor shower

Northern Taurids

A minor shower: a few shooting stars an hour at best. The Moon won't get in the way much.

Peak night

Unlikely

Nov 11

Night of Wednesday; best after midnight

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Look up, anywhere in the sky

Up to 5 an hour from a very dark place. Expect far fewer from a city.

How to watch

  • Get away from city lights if you can.
  • Lie back and look up. Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust.
  • Be patient: they come in bursts.

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More details
Active
2026-10-20 to 2026-12-10
Rate (ZHR)
5 per hour, ideal conditions
Radiant
RA 58°, Dec +22°
Speed
29 km/s
Comes from
Comet 2P/Encke
2026 peak
Thu Nov 12, 10:08 AM PST · Moon 11% · IMO 2026
2027 peak
Fri Nov 12, 4:21 PM PST · Moon 98% · IMO 2027