Look Up This Week as the Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks and a New Moon Darkens Skies for Fireballs
Nature World News | 04.11.2026 11:50
The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its predicted peak on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 19:00 UTC, or 2 p.m. EST, making the nights of Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 the best chances to watch this week, according to EarthSky. The Northern Taurids follow with a peak on Nov. 12, just three days after the new moon.
