Southern Taurids

2027 2028 2029

2028 Visibility Forecast

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Visibility Score
3.3
Expected /hr
99.4%
Moon Illum.
very_poor
61.0°
Best Alt.
at 18:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Complex shower rich in fireballs. Annual component peaks ~Oct 14, fireball swarm ~Nov 5. Often responsible for increased fireball reports Sep-Nov.

Geçmiş

Part of the Taurid complex associated with Comet 2P/Encke.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeSTA
ClassMinor Shower

ZSH5
Velocity27.0 km/s
Speed ClassSlow (<30 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.3

Radiant RA52.0°
Radiant Dec+14.5°
Peak Sol. Lng.220.7°

Ana Cisim2P/Encke
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemisphereboth

2028 Dates

Activity StartSep 10
Activity EndNov 20
Zirve TarihiNov 01

Moon PhaseFull Moon
Moon Condition very_poor
Best Timemidnight

Characteristics

Bright Fireballs Slow Meteors Complex Shower