Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to see it from Kansas
An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Kansas 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 a longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the Eagle 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. Wichita stargazers are in luck — clear to mostly clear skies are expected Monday through Saturday nights , according to the National Weather Service. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a full moon,” Lada said. “Not every meteor will be one of these incredible fireballs, but it adds intrigue for an otherwise ordinary meteor shower.” One downside to the Northern Taurids shower is it only brings about
