A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and will be visible to the naked eye.
They are usually active from October until the start of December but will reach peak brightness this week, and are expected to produce sparkling meteors. Caught a couple of Taurid meteor's in the skies over Northumberland tonight (4 min exposure). Hoping to see an aurora too but no sign of one pic.
twitter.com/QHYlZzYDPh — ge0de (@g_e_0_d_e) November 10, 2024 According to The Mirror, experts say the astronomical phenomenon is worth waiting for due to its intensity in the sky, despite the Taurids producing around five meteors every hour. The Southern Taurids from the same shower peaked at the beginning of November and have been active since September.
How to watch the Northern Taurids The bright lights will be visible to the naked eye. Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse has been advised to view them from an area with little light pollution and an unobstructed horizon. They should also allow their eyes to adapt to the darkness before viewing across the widest possible area of the sky.
What time are the Northern Taurids? Stargazers can get the best view of the meteor shower at around midnight. Taurid meteors consist of two different streams - the South Taurids and the North Taurids. While the North Taurids .