Full Moon Joins the Taurids for a Fireball-Filled Night
Full Moon Joins the Taurids for a Fireball-Filled Night
US · Published Nov 4, 2025
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight, November 4–5, coinciding with a near-full moon.
This year is a 'swarm year' for the Taurids, potentially bringing brighter fireballs.
Despite moonlight, patient stargazers may see up to 10 meteors per hour, some turning night into day.
Celestial spectacle: Southern Taurids peak amid full moon
Get ready for a celestial spectacle tonight as the Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak from November 4–5, aligning with a nearly full moon. This year promises to be a "swarm year," potentially bringing brighter, more dramatic fireballs as Earth journeys through debris shed by Comet 2P/Encke.
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