Northern Taurids 2025
Northern Taurids peaks on quarta-feira, 12 de novembro 2025, with up to 5 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Taurus.
Peak
quarta-feira
12 de novembro de 2025 às 04:00 GMT-8
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
47%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
Shower facts
Activity period
Oct 20 → Dec 10
Radiant
Taurus
Peak ZHR
5 /h
Velocity
29 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 2P/Encke
Other years for Northern Taurids