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Taurid Meteor Shower

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Worldwide, late eveningWhere it's visible
~5 / hourPeak rate
YesVisible from the U.S.
35%Moon at peak

The best time to see Taurid Meteor Shower in 2027 is November 4-5, 2027. Timing status: Predicted dates.

Few meteors, but some of the year's brightest fireballs.

The Taurids, shed by comet 2P/Encke, are sparse but deliver slow, dazzling fireballs through late October and early November. Low rates mean patience, but a single Taurid fireball can light up the whole sky.

Moon at the peak: waxing crescent, 35% lit (excellent). A thin moon means minimal wash-out: dark skies for all but the faintest streaks.

Why it happens

Comet 2P/Encke
Inclined 12° to Earth's orbit. Every November, Earth reaches the node where this comet's dust crosses its path, and the debris burns up as the shower.
3D by Ian Webster

Where to view it

Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.

Brighter = more light pollution · NASA Black Marble

In season during November 4-5, 2027

Natural events whose season is on while this peaks, so one trip could catch both the sky and the ground.

Next time: Taurid Meteor Shower, November 4-5, 2028

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Frequently asked questions

When is Taurid Meteor Shower 2027?

Taurid Meteor Shower 2027: November 4-5, 2027.

When is Taurid Meteor Shower 2028?

Taurid Meteor Shower 2028: November 4-5, 2028.