Taurid meteor shower 2026: peak dates and best viewing
Ada Wood
ByAda WoodandDaniel Connell•
3 days agoUpdated: November 4, 2026, 6:25 am ESTPublished: November 4, 2026, 6:00 am EST

The Taurid meteor shower are underway, with the Southern Taurids peaking Nov. 5 and the Northern Taurids peaking Nov. 11 this year. Each shower produces about five meteors per hour, but the slow-moving meteors can turn into awe-inducing fireballs. Viewing conditions look solid for the Southern Taurids and excellent for the Northern Taurids, and the show continues until about Nov. 20.

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