Astronomical events say goodbye with the Taurid meteors: when will it be and how can it be seen

The Taurid meteor shower is characterized by being a shower of “fireballs“and flashes of multiple colors that will illuminate the sky at night with impressive sets of natural lights.

This phenomenon, which began on Tuesday November 5 and will last until the middle of the month, comes from the remains of the comet 2P/Encke that will reveal their remains of debris, thus providing a unique light show in the sky.

What is the origin of the Taurids?

As a result of the comet’s passage Enckeevery year its particles cross the earth orbit leaving humans surprised and shocked by the immense astronomical show it produces as it passes by.

One fact to highlight and keep in mind is that, in relation to other rains, this is divided into the rains of the Northern Taurids and in the rains of southern taurids.

When and where they can be seen

Thanks to their passivity in traffic, the Taurids They will be seen in the sky with many natural lights that cause them to stay in Earth’s orbit for a considerable time, approximately between 8 and 12 meteors each 60 minutes.

The times of greatest visibility They are hours before and after midnight, and before dawn. The particles can appear at any time of the night and to do so, experts recommend observing the sky in the direction of the Taurus constellation.

This type of constellation rises in the eastern sky after sunset, to be able to see the fireballs coming from larger, heavier particles of debris left behind by Comet Encke.

In order to observe this phenomenon, the experts recommend looking for a place with little light pollution and with him clear horizon so that it does not cover and interfere with our vision.