Southern Taurids

2067 2068 2069

2068 Visibility Forecast

62
Visibility Score
3.9
Expected /hr
39.7%
Moon Illum.
fair
60.9°
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

2068 Dates

Activity StartSep 10
Activity EndNov 20
Zirve TarihiNov 01

Moon PhaseFirst Quarter
Moon Condition fair
Best Timemidnight

Characteristics

Bright Fireballs Slow Meteors Complex Shower