Taurid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's how and when to watch

WASHINGTON — Three meteor showers will light up the sky in November, giving stargazers a potentially action-packed month.

The Taurids will peak on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The meteor shower consists of the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids.

The two streams typically produce about five meteors per hour, though it could be as many as 10 if the two overlap, according to EarthSky.

Taurids meteor shower: When is it?

The Southern Taurids, usually active during the fall months, will peak in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 5.

The Southern Taurids are known to have fireballs, according to the American Meteor Society. However, the moon may hinder stargazers' viewing.

The Super Beaver Moon will also rise on Wednesday, Nov. 5, appearing brighter than normal. The moon's brightness often ma