Taurid meteor shower peaks this week, with fireballs possible

Summary

The Taurid meteor shower is peaking, and fireballs could be among the highlights. Space.com reports that the Taurids could spawn dazzling fireballs in the coming weeks and says it has details on when and where to look. Live Science reports that the Southern Taurid meteor shower could bring fireballs this week and that the best time to see meteors is coming up soon.

Timeline

1. Space.com

   4 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   Space.com reports that the Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight and that its fireballs could steal the show, with guidance on when and where to look.

2. Live Science

   4 Nov 2026, 11:30 UTCSource ↗

   Live Science reports that the Southern Taurid meteor shower could bring fireballs this week and that the best time to see meteors is coming up soon.