The Northern Taurid Meteor Shower peaks around November 12, but the night to circle is Monday, November 9. That’s when a new moon leaves the sky completely dark, giving those famous long, glowing meteor tails the perfect backdrop. Expect roughly 8 to 12 shooting stars per hour, and Tuesday, November 10 should be nearly as good thanks to a barely-there 1-day-old moon.
Finding the show is easier than you’d think. The meteors radiate from the constellation Taurus, which sits northeast of Orion and right next to the Pleiades star cluster. Once you spot that little cluster, you’re in the right zone. No telescope, no apps, no tickets. Just give your eyes a few minutes to adjust and look up.
Want to photograph it? Use shutter priority mode, a 20- or 30-second exposure, and a tripod with the widest field of view you’ve got. Point toward Taurus and let the camera do the work. Will you be setting an alarm for Monday night, or are you hoping to catch one by accident? Let us know!
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