It's not the end of the world: But keep an eye on the night sky for big fireballs anyway
Look for occasional fireballs in the sky over the next several days, as the Taurid meteor shower approaches its peak.
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Dave Samuhel, the Earth annually passes through a stream left by Comet Encke, which produces the shower.
“This shower is notorious for producing fireballs, and there are signs that this could be a year of enhanced activity,” Samuhel said.
Fireballs are extremely bright meteors that last for several seconds and can light up an entire countryside when they are at their brightest, he explained.
This year, the peak is expected to occur from Nov. 5 through Nov. 12, although meteors may be visible through the end of the month.
The shower usually produces only five to ten meteors per hour, Samuhel said. There’s no specific time that’s best for viewing them, he said; they could be visible any time it’s dark, particular when the moon is new and you’re away from ambient light.
Here's a map of high-visibility area, according to AccuWeather.
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