2026 South Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks

the vibe

Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris associated with Comet Encke. The dust and debris hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 65,000 mph and burn up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and only a few Taurid meteors can be seen each night. In other years, the Taurids can put on a show. The Taurid meteor shower is a long-lasting shower comprising two separate events. The North and South Taurids combine to provide a nice s...