Northern Taurids 2026: peak, rates and where to look
The Northern Taurids are active from October 20 to December 10 and peak around November 12. At best, about 5 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 29 km/s and come from debris shed by 2P/Encke.
PeakNovember 12
ZHR5
Speed29 km/s
Moon at peak9%
| Active | October 20 – December 10 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Bull (Taurus), +22° |
| Parent body | 2P/Encke |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 5 |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu, November 12 | 9% |
| 2027 | Fri, November 12 | 97% |
| 2028 | Sat, November 11 | 28% |
| 2029 | Mon, November 12 | 41% |
| 2030 | Tue, November 12 | 96% |
IMO NTA. Peak: λ☉ = 230°.