November 2025 Shooting Stars: Don’t Miss the Leonid Meteor Shower & Northern Taurid Meteor Shower
If you’re looking up at the night sky this month, you’re in for a treat. Two meteor showers are aligning for stargazers around the world: the Northern Taurids and the Leonids . Below is everything you need to know—from the why and how to peak timing—to make the most of this celestial show. What’s going on Northern Taurid Meteor Shower The Northern Taurids are active roughly from late October to early December 2025 , and their peak is expected November 11–12 . Startup News +3 EarthSky +3 American Meteor Society +3 They’re known for slower‑moving meteors (~18 mi/s or ~29 km/s) and a tendency to produce bright fireballs rather than high hourly rates. EarthSky +2 Startup News +2 According to local news guidance, the best time to view is after midnight until dawn on nights around the peak. Startup News +1 Because of the moon’s phase and the nature of the stream, expect modest meteor counts—but the fireballs make up for it. EarthSky +1 Leonid Meteor Shower The Leonids...