One of the more unique annual meteor showers, the Taurids are expected to be particularly active over the next few weeks.
According to CBS News, the Taurid meteor shower generally consists of the largest meteroids and lasts for multiple weeks.
"The annual Taurid meteor shower is going on right now, and we are seeing steady activity in our meteor cameras," Bill Cooke, lead for the NASA Meteoroid Environments Office, said in a press release. "Individuals should not be surprised if they see a bright meteor or fireball over the next few nights."
The Taurid meteor shower is named because it seemingly originates in the Taurus constellation. It also has two distinct peaks and the North Taurids, named for the part of the constellation it comes from, finished their peak on Oct. 30. The South Taurids are expected to peak next week on Nov. 12.
"There are not many of them. You'll see maybe only a few throughout the night. But when they do come, they're really spectacular," Cooke told CBS News. "Comet Encke appears to kick out bigger particles, so it is possible that a big Taurid meteorite can make it to the ground.
"We never have recovered one, but if we do we could have piece of Comet Encke that's made its way to Earth."
