Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to watch in Illinois
An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Illinois soon is known for producing bright fireballs, and the ideal viewing period will be longer than usual. The Northern Taurids peak around Wednesday to Thursday , but the longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the News-Democrat in a recent email. “Unlike most meteor showers that peak over the course of one or two nights, both of the Taurids have longer, drawn out peaks that last about a week,” Lada said. The Southern Taurids peaked in early November. Because the Northern Taurids have a longer peak, Lada advised stargazers to choose the night with the best weather to stargaze. For Belleville stargazers, Monday night is expected to be clear, while Tuesday night is forecast to be mostly clear , according to the National Weather Service St. Louis office. Wednesday night has a slight chance of thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies expected, while Thursday night should be partly cloudy. Friday and Saturday nights are expected to bring mostly clear skies. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a
