Northern Taurids

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2024 Visibility Forecast

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Visibility Score
3.8
Expected /hr
70.3%
Moon Illum.
poor
65.6°
Best Alt.
at 18:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Similar to Southern Taurids but active later. When both active simultaneously in late Oct/early Nov, notable fireball increase.

Geçmiş

Part of the Taurid complex. Swarm years with enhanced fireball activity occur roughly every 7 years.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeNTA
ClassMinor Shower

ZSH5
Velocity29.0 km/s
Speed ClassSlow (<30 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.3

Radiant RA58.0°
Radiant Dec+22.2°
Peak Sol. Lng.230.0°

Ana Cisim2P/Encke
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemisphereboth

2024 Dates

Activity StartOct 20
Activity EndDec 10
Zirve TarihiNov 11

Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
Moon Condition poor
Best Timemidnight

Characteristics

Bright Fireballs Slow Meteors