Taurid and Leonid Meteor Shower 2020: Meteorites to Grace Night Skies in November, Know How to Watch the Celestial Activity
Two meteor showers Taurid and Leonid will be gracing the night skies this month. Both Taurid and Leonid meteor showers are going to rain down in November. While the Taurid meteor shower happens every year, the Taurid shower takes place only once in 33 years. Read to know how to watch the celestial event.
After seeing a bright Blue Moon in the sky last month, there are more celestial events awaiting this month. Two meteor showers Taurid and Leonid will be gracing the night skies this month. Both Taurid and Leonid meteor showers are going to rain down in November. While the Taurid meteor shower happens every year, the Taurid shower takes place only once in 33 years. But this year, you will be able to seel the celestial event for an entire month. Southern and Nothern meteor showers are currently happening. And with Leonid, the sky is going to be one of a celestial show to watch. Did we tell you Orionid shower had also graced skies on November 7 although it peaked in October? Read below to know how to watch the meteor shower this month. Draconids Meteor Shower 2020 Graces Night Sky Beautifully, Twitterati Share Pictures & Videos of Shooting Stars.
Southern & Northern Taurid Meteor Shower
The Southern Taurid meteor shower which started on September 10 is likely to continue till November 20. And the Northern Taurid meteor shower that began on October 20 will continue till December 10. Southern Taurid meteor shower produces just more than five showers per hour even at their maximum activity. The Northern Taurids 2020 will next peak on the nights of November 11 and 12.
Leonid Meteor Shower
Leonid meteor shower began on November 6, 2020, and will continue to light up the night skies till November 30. The Leonids will next peak on the Nov 16-17, 2020 night. The Leonids are best known for producing meteor storms.
How to Watch Meteor Shower
The best time to see to watch the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers in the pre-dawn hours. We would suggest you go a little far from city lights for a dark sky to watch the beauty with your naked eyes.
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