4 Meteor Showers Are Taking Place In Northern California This November

If you’re an enthusiast of celestial events then the month of November will be a real treat for you. This month, four different meteor showers will make an appearance in Northern California’s night sky: the Orionids, the Southern Taurids, the Northern Taurids, and the Leonids. So, grab your binoculars and look to the sky. There’s a spectacular show being put on right above our heads!

November is the month of stargazing! With four different meteor showers making an appearance this month, you’ll want to be sure to keep your head up - literally.

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The first meteor shower, the Orionids, are currently near the end of their earthly appearance. The medium-strength shower is most well-known for originating from Halley’s Comet and they are often regarded as one of the most beautiful showers of the year.

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The Orionids first appeared this year on October 2 and are expected to fizzle out by November 7, so get out there soon if you’d like to spot a few of them. You can observe about 10-20 Orionid meteors per hour in a typical year, although this year seems to be a bit less than average. Fear not, though, as there are plenty of meteors to be seen in the upcoming weeks.

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The Southern Taurids are a long-lasting event that started on September 10. Although shower members are generally scarce for this shower, both the Southern and Northern Taurids are notably rich in fireballs. The Southern Taurids will stick around until November 20, 2020.

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The Northern Taurids are also a multi-month-long event, starting on October 20, 2020. They are very much like the Southern Taurids, with an exceptional increase in fireball appearances. The Northern Taurids will be here until December 10, 2020, and are expected to peak on November 11, 2020.

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Lastly, the Leonids will make their first appearance on November 6 and will be visible until November 30, 2020. The Leonids are a unique shower that’s famous for producing meteor storms. The shower’s meteors are often very bright. This year, the Leonids will peak on November 16, 2020.

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Simply put, there’s never been a better time to get out there and do some stargazing. As always, it’s best to find a backcountry spot that’s far away from artificial light if you’d like to see these showers in their full glory. Good luck and enjoy the show!

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Are you excited for all of the meteor showers in November? It’s definitely a great time to do some night sky observation! Share your thoughts and meteor-watching tips with us in the comments below.