Seeing fireballs in the sky? Taurid Meteor Shower expected to peak in November

The Taurid Meteor Shower, known for producing fireballs, is expected to peak in mid-November. (MGN Online)

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — See any fireballs streaking across the night sky lately? Don’t be alarmed. It’s probably just the Taurid Meteor Shower, which is expected to peak around Nov. 5 to Nov. 12.

This comes about a month after the Draconids and South Taurid showers were expected to peak.

Caused by debris from comets racing by and the combined volume of the North and South Taurids, the Taurid Meteor Shower is known to produce some amazing fireballs (aka just really bright meteors), according to EarthSky, the favorite site for sky watchers everywhere.

To catch some fireballs, you should be looking to the sky starting Saturday night, Nov. 2. The best chance to catch a meteor will be after midnight on Nov. 5 through Nov. 12 with Nov. 6 being one of the predicted peak nights.

Don’t be surprised if you see a bright fireball in the sky - the Taurid Meteor Shower, referred to as “Halloween Fireballs”, will peak this week!

The best place to watch the burning space debris is areas away from ground-lighting. The best time is after midnight. Enjoy!
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— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) November 2, 2019

The American Meteor Society explains that Taurid fireballs are notable for how slowly they travel compared to other showers. Also, they can be colorful often featuring orange.

Those hoping to catch some fireballs will have to go looking for a viewing spot away from any lights that could obscure the night sky.

Also, don’t worry about finding the right spot in the heavens to see the shower. These fireballs will be streaking all over.


Check out some of the video highlights below from 2015, a particularly spectacular year for the Taurid Shower.

Source: https://news3lv.com/news/local/seeing-fireballs-in-the-sky-taurid-meteor-shower-expected-to-peak-in-november