“Fireball” meteors are possible over the US this evening as the South Taurid meteor shower peaks

Two meteor showers with long, broad peaks will bring “shooting stars” to night skies around the world this month starting tonight.

First comes the Southern Taurids, which run from September 23rd to November 12th and peak overnight on November 4th to 5th. Then come the Northern Taurids, active from October 13th to December 2nd and peaking overnight from November 11th to 12th.