City lights, called light pollution, can interfere with viewing. So can reflected moonlight. The waning gibbous moon, just past full, will make viewing difficult for this year's North Taurids. The peak number of meteors is expected to be about 7 per hour.
Meteor showers are named for the constellation they appear to be near. The North Taurids Meteor Shower appears near the constellation Taurus the Bull.
Stargazing bench. Image: suphakit73, FreeDigitalPhotos. |
Check out these sites for more information about the North Taurids Meteor Shower, including recommended viewing times for your corner of the globe.
- EarthSky's meteor shower guide for 2011
- American Meteor Society
- Eclipse Geeks
- Meteor Showers Online - Taurids
- Chandra X-Ray Observatory - Taurus (The Bull)
- The Holiday Whiz: Taurus, April 20 to May 20
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