Taurid Meteor Shower 2026: 'Halloween fireballs' on the cards for stargazers - when and where to see them

One of the stargazing calendar’s most reliable meteor showers is in full swing, with visible fireballs predicted tonight.

Having been dubbed the ‘Halloween Fireballs’, overlapping Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers are anticipated to put on a natural show in the sky this evening, with between five and 10 per hour as the showers coincide.

According to the Royal Museums Greenwich, this years showers are active from September to December and tend to overlap at the end of October and start of November.

The Southern Taurid meteor shower has been active since September 10, while the Northern Taurids will be active between October 20 and December 10. The Taurid meteor shower is caused by debris left behind by Comet Encke.

When and where to see the shower?

The showers, which are slow moving and bright, will be visible to the naked eye in clear, dark conditions. It is advised to stargaze from midnight onwards at dark-sky locations.

The South Downs National Park is an international dark sky reserve and would be an idea area to spot a meteor.