One of the longest-running meteor showers of the year has begun: How to get the best views of the Southern Taurids

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What happened

The Southern Taurid meteor shower, one of the longest-running meteor showers of the year, is on from now until late November.

Here are the two peak nights to watch for.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:06:06 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

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  1. One of the longest-running meteor showers of the year has begun: How to get the best views of the Southern Taurids

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