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The meteor shower has produced an increasing number of fireballs, which are large explosions of light and color, each year, as previously reported by USA TODAY. If the skies are clear, the shower is expected to display its best show for stargazers, with meteors streaking across the sky, according to Space.com.
Northern Taurid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight amid Leonids and zooming fireballs. Here's how to see, where to look, when is best time for visibility
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This Rare 'Swarm Year' Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight—and You Won’t See Another Like It Until 2032
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks Nov. 4, with a "swarm year" doubling fireball activity—but there's a catch.
Nov. 5 — Full moon, the “beaver moon” and the “hunter's moon,” another super moon At this position in the moon’s orbit around us, it is on the opposite side of the sky from the sun. This occurs at 5:19 a.m.
DES MOINES, Iowa — A stunning celestial show could unfold over Iowa tonight as the Northern lights make a rare appearance this far south. A strong solar storm is sending a burst of energy toward Earth, and that means colorful auroras may be visible across parts of the upper Midwest, including right here at home.
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A full moon with a chance of fireballs: Don't miss the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak tonight
2025 happens to be a "swarm year" for the Southern Taurids, which could see the shower put on a particularly impressive show during the Nov. 4-5 peak, when up to 10 bright meteors may be visible each hour, sharing the skies with a near-full moon. However, the light from the moon may mean that only the brightest meteors will be visible.
Head into the darkness if you want the best chance to see the neon skies. Avoid as much light pollution as possible and find a clear view of the horizon facing north. Popular spots include dark sky territory like the Adirondacks and clear horizons like Lake Ontario or Northern New York bordering Lake Champlain.
The northern lights put on a stunning show across a huge swath of the U.S. the night of Nov. 11, stretching from Wisconsin all the way to Florida. The northern lights, formally known as the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis,