Holiday Season is Meteor Shower Season
Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
For those already getting a head start on holiday shopping and those planning feasts for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, you'll have the chance to cast your eyes upon the universe's natural fireworks. Astronomers anticipated three meteor showers this November and December. The first was the Taurid Meteor Shower just after midnight on Nov. 12. EarthSky.com reported that this slow-moving, modest shower yielded about 10 meteors per hour. "But even one bright meteor can be a treat, especially since a good percentage of the Taurid meteors tend to produce fireballs!" according to the website. The shower was visible anywhere in the world and appeared to radiate from the Pleiades star cluster. Other Meteor Showers to catch: Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor …
