The 'Halloween Fireballs' are coming. Here's what to expect from the Taurids this year

What happened

Key facts

• The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers will produce occasional bright, slow-moving meteors worldwide during October and November, with moon-free peaks in 2026.
• Reported by Space.com and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 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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