A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week

Image caption: A meteor from the Tau Herculids meteor shower passes over Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada on May 30, 2022. A meteor shower known for producing fireballs, the Southern Taurids, is expected to peak this week. Image credit: Ethan Miller / Getty Images. Article by Joe Hernandez. NPR – November 5, 2023.

Look up into the sky over the next few nights and you might catch a glimpse of a passing fireball. The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet. According to the American Meteor Society, the Southern Taurids meteor shower has been active since September and is set to reach its peak activity this week. […]

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