Southern Taurids — Broad Peak

When & where to look

The Southern Taurids reach their broad maximum. Rates are modest — around 10 meteors per hour — but the stream is famous for slow, bright fireballs that can light up the whole sky. The radiant rides high in the southeast through the small hours.

Field notes

• 01Patience is the whole game — settle in for at least an hour.
• 02Taurid fireballs are slow enough to point out to someone beside you.
• 03Dress warmer than you think; stillness gets cold fast.