Bottom line: The month of November features both the South Taurid and North Taurid meteor showers. The South Taurids tend to peak around November 5 and the North Taurids around November 12. Fireballs – extremely bright meteors, also known as bolides – are common with the Taurid meteor showers. Read more about the Taurid meteor showers. Did you capture a photo of a Taurid meteor? Share it with us!
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