Taurid Meteor Shower First of Three This Winter
Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
As you hang holiday lights and light holiday candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. A thin crescent moon in 2012 provided for dark nights and early morning light that enhanced this year's North Taurid meteor shower display, which peaked early on Monday, Nov. 12, according to EarthSky.org. To see the showers, look for the moon and Venus in the east. Monday, the moon was below Venus, next to Saturn, according to EarthSky. Space.com reports the best time to see the Taurid meteors, or, "Halloween fireballs," started Nov. 5 and peaks on Monday, as the moon diminishes in brightness each night. Ten to 15 yellow-orange meteors may appear per hour each night and appear to move very slowly, according to Space.com. …
