Going on now till November 12th is the Taurid Meteor Shower, so named because the meteors appear to come from the direction of the Taurus constellation. This meteor shower is the result of the Earth passing through the debris field left by comet 2P/Encke as it orbits the Sun, and this year it is believed the Earth is passing through a dense region - making for a more spectacular shower. The best time to look is during the hours around midnight when the constellation Taurus is high in the sky, and go here for more info. Enjoy!
Friday, November 7, 2008
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