Look Up, Stargazers! The Taurid Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Sky—Here's How to View It

Each fall, stargazers look forward to the blazing fireballs produced by the Taurid meteor shower. The Taurid meteor shower consists of both the Southern Taurids, which will peak first on November 5 into the early hours of Tuesday, November 6, and the Northern Taurids, which will peak a week later on November 12, according to the American Meteor Society.

Known for their slow-moving yet long-lasting meteors, the Taurids are named after the Taurus constellation, which is where they appear to originate from. At their peak, both showers only produce around five meteors per hour, according to EarthSky.

The Taurids, otherwise known as "Halloween fireballs," often generate fireballs, which are brighter than the planet Venus. Because they are larger than other meteors, they can survive longer as they pass through Earth's atmosphere. The duo can usually make it as far as 42 miles, according to NASA.

Since the moon will only be illuminated by 15% during the peak of the Southern Taurid shower, the meteors will have greater visibility. When the Northern Taurid meteor shower is at its peak, it may not be as easy to spot as the moon will be 84% illuminated.

Usually, the duo can be visible anywhere on Earth, except for Antarctica. If you're able to spot the constellation Taurus in the sky, you should be able to view the showers. You won't need telescopes or binoculars to spot the shower. Head to the darkest location possible between midnight and predawn hours to see all the magic at its best.