Southern Taurids 2027
Southern Taurids peaks on domingo, 10 de octubre 2027, with up to 5 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Taurus.
Peak
domingo
10 de octubre de 2027 a las 05:00 GMT-7
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
77%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Sep 10 → Nov 20
Radiant
Taurus
Peak ZHR
5 /h
Velocity
27 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 2P/Encke
Other years for Southern Taurids