Southern Taurids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Southern Taurids are active from September 10 to November 20 and peak around October 10. At best, about 5 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 27 km/s and come from debris shed by 2P/Encke.
PeakOctober 10
ZHR5
Speed27 km/s
Moon at peak77%
| Active | September 10 – November 20 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Bull (Taurus), +15° |
| Parent body | 2P/Encke |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 5 |
| Seen from both hemispheres |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun, October 10 | 77% |
| 2028 | Mon, October 9 | 68% |
| 2029 | Wed, October 10 | 7% |
| 2030 | Thu, October 10 | 98% |
| 2031 | Fri, October 10 | 31% |
IMO STA. Peak: λ☉ = 197°.