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Sunday May 31 Monday June 1

6:00 pm – 7:30 am Tau Herculids
  • Peak Date: May 31 – June 1.
  • Hourly Rate: Generally 5 meteors per hour at peak; up to 50 in unprecedented years.
  • Radiant: In the constellation Hercules, near the star Tau Herculis.
  • Origin: Likely associated with the debris from Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann.
  • Features: Meteors often bright and may exhibit a range of colors, including white, yellow, and red hues.
  • Best Viewing: Late evening to pre-dawn hours; Best observed in the Northern hemisphere, but may also be visible in southern latitudes under favorable conditions.

If you want more in-depth information, please read The Tau Herculid Meteor Shower on Meteor Shower Tonight