The Southern and Northern Taurids will bring a few slow, bright meteors and possible fireballs across October and November, with the best moon-free viewing nights in November 2026.
01Summary
- 01The Taurids are two showers, the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids, which overlap in late October and November.
- 02The Southern Taurids are active from 20 September to 20 November, with a fireball peak overnight on 4-5 November.
- 03The Northern Taurids are active from 20 October to 10 December, with a peak overnight on 11-12 November.
- 04Both showers are low-rate displays of about five meteors per hour under ideal conditions, but some meteors may be fireballs.
- 05In 2026, the moon is expected to interfere little around the main peaks, leaving darker skies for observers.
02Why it matters
For skywatchers, this is a chance to look for unusually bright meteors rather than a dense meteor shower. The best viewing windows are in early and mid-November, when moonlight should be minimal.
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