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2025 Taurid Meteor Showers: Key Dates and Peaks

10/12/2025

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The Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids run from October 11, 2025, through late November.
The Taurids originate from Comet 2P/Encke.
The Taurids coincide with Orionids on October 21–22 and Leonids on November 17.
The Southern Taurids peak in late October.
The Northern Taurids peak on November 12, 2025.

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Story summary

The Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids run from October 11, 2025, through late November.
The Taurids originate from Comet 2P/Encke.
The Taurids coincide with Orionids on October 21–22 and Leonids on November 17.
The Southern Taurids peak in late October.
The Northern Taurids peak on November 12, 2025.