The Taurid meteor shower is upon us — but unlike most annual displays of "shooting stars," this one has two peak nights falling five days apart.
Known for its fireballs — very bright meteors that appear as flashes while falling through the atmosphere — the Taurid meteor showers are modest, offering fewer than 10 shooting stars per hour on peak nights. However, November is one of the better months for shooting stars because there are many sporadic meteors, according to the American Meteor Society.
