Taurids

[tawr-idz]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a collection of meteors constituting a meteor shower Taurid meteor shower visible during the period of October 26 to November 16 and having its apparent origin in the constellation Taurus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taurids¹

1885–90; Taur(us) ¹ ( def. ) + -id ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

Likewise the peak of the Taurids on 12 November, which only produces around 5 meteors an hour, will be affected by light pollution from a waxing gibbuous Moon with an illuminated surface of 84%.

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Sky watchers are looking forward to the next meteor shower, the Northern Taurids, which are set to peak on 11-12 November.

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This is why we experience two separate parts to the shower - the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids.

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The Southern Taurids run from about 23 September to 12 November and peaked earlier this month.

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Northern Taurids stem from a nearby but slightly different stream and are active from about 13 October 13 to 2 December, peaking around 11-12 November.

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