Meteors that fall to Earth are also often called “shooting stars” and are a common occurrence, according to NASA. While some ...

Skywatchers, get ready to witness some celestial activity as the Leonids and Northern Taurids meteor showers peak in mid-November. Along with the Leonids, the Northern Taurids will peak on Nov. 12 ...

The Taurid meteor shower could be visible starting around midnight on Tuesday, according to the American Meteorological Society. Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a ...

Here’s how it works. The Taurid meteor shower, consisting of the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids, is a highlight for stargazers each fall. This year, the Southern Taurids peaked on Nov. 5 ...

WASHINGTON — Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith early Tuesday morning and the Northern ...

Viewing of both showers will last into December. Here’s what to know about the Taurids and other meteor showers. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to ...