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Southern Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks November 4-5, 2025

11/5/2025

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The Southern Taurid meteor shower will peak on November 4-5, 2025, as Earth passes through debris from comet 2P/Encke.
This year is a "swarm year," which may increase meteor visibility to about 10 per hour, though a near-full moon could obstruct viewing.
Observers should look towards the constellation Taurus after midnight for the best chance to see meteors.
Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii recently recorded two meteors impacting the moon, highlighting the shower's increased activity.

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The Southern Taurid meteor shower will peak on November 4-5, 2025, as Earth passes through debris from comet 2P/Encke.
This year is a "swarm year," which may increase meteor visibility to about 10 per hour, though a near-full moon could obstruct viewing.
Observers should look towards the constellation Taurus after midnight for the best chance to see meteors.
Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii recently recorded two meteors impacting the moon, highlighting the shower's increased activity.