Taurids: Slow, Bright Fireballs in the Sky

The Taurids are a long-lasting meteor shower active from September to December.
They come from debris left by Comet Encke, one of the shortest-period comets.
The shower is split into two streams: the Northern Taurids and Southern Taurids.
Taurids are famous for producing slow-moving, bright fireballs.
Peak rates are modest—about 5–10 meteors per hour—but the fireballs steal the show.
Their brightness comes from larger-than-usual comet debris entering Earth’s atmosphere.
The Taurid stream has been linked to possible past impacts on Earth.
They appear to radiate from the constellation Taurus the Bull.
Taurid fireball “swarms” occur roughly every few decades, increasing activity.
Their long activity window makes them one of the most drawn-out meteor showers of the year.