Taurid Meteor Shower Will Create Magic In The November Sky. But Pollution May Spoil It For Indian Stargazers

The Taurid meteor shower will be visible this month and it’s best to catch them before full moon on November 14. This shower isn’t as glorious as the Perseid Shower because it doesn’t have a lot of shooting stars to offer, but those that shoot past are like fireballs.

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NASA’s metero expert, Bill Cooke, said, “In general, the taurids are very bright. So there may be only five per hour, but they are bright. That’s their claim to fame.”

India will be able to catch the shower this month on November 11 and 12. It will carry on for a few days after as well but these two are its peak days. If you’re in one of the most polluted cities like Delhi, then it would be a good idea to move out of the city if you want to catch the sight. Meteor showers are more visible from a higher altitude, away from artificial light disturbance.

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The Taurids are associated with Comet Encke and as it orbits the sun, it leaves a trail of comet confetti behind.

It’s best to wake up early at dawn if you want to catch glimpses of these celestial wonders. They happen through the day but early morning is best for visibility.

Cooke added, “The rates are low, so be prepared to look for a while.”

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Travel to the hills, get a blanket, lie down and stare away.

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