Nearly 400 years ago, Galileo looked at the Pleiades star cluster through his telescope and noticed that the seven or so ...

"The Taurids are rich in fireballs, so if you see a Taurid it can be very brilliant and it'll knock your eyes out, but their rates absolutely suck," NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke told Space.com.

The Taurids are slow-moving, long-lasting meteors that become visible each fall. The Southern Taurids peaked last week, while the Northern Taurids peaked Tuesday, according to the American Meteor ...

The North and South Taurids occur every year in September, October, and November. They may have originated from a comet that broke up about 10,000 years ago.

WASHINGTON — The Northern Taurids will peak this week, producing bright flashes across the night skies. The meteor showers will reach their zenith early Tuesday morning and come just a week ...

The Taurids are slow-moving, long-lasting meteors that become visible each fall. While Southern Taurids peaked last week, you can still catch the peak of the Northern Taurids on Tuesday, Nov. 12 ...

The Taurids are a part of a larger group of meteor showers expected to appear in the coming months that include Leonids (Nov. 18), Geminids (Dec. 13), Ursids (Dec. 22) and Quadrantids (Jan. 2).

The Northern Taurids may be obstructed by moonlight since the moon will be 79% full at their peak. Viewing of both showers will last into December.

Event: Northern Taurids Meteor Shower Best Viewing: Monday night and Tuesday night - around midnight What to Expect: Five to 10 meteors per hour Weather: Chilly; remember to wear a jacket ...

Unfortunately, the North Taurids are expected to be fairly normal this year, according to NASA officials. That means we’ll likely only see around five meteors per hour, though they could still ...

While the Southern Taurids already hit their peak last week, the Northern Taurids, visible Oct. 13 to Dec. 2, will be at their best Monday and Tuesday.