Taurids 2002

Position of Radiants

Sky Chart
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Moon's Phase

2nd November

The lack of Moonlight brings the prospect of a brilliant display from Taurids.

Observer's Notes

The Taurids are noted for their bright fireballs and are a favourite with astrophotographers

Approx.
Start 
Date
Approx.
End
Date
Predicted 
Maximum

at Max
  R.A.
h      m
  Decl.
Degrees
ZHR
v
km/s
h
km
Oct 20
Nov 30
Nov 5 15h (S)
223º
03      28
+0.79º
+13º
+0.15º
5
Encke
29.0
101
82
Oct 20 Nov 30 Nov 12 14h (N) 230º
03      52
+0.76º
+22º
+0.10º		 5 Encke 31.1
103
80

Explanation of symbols used in table.

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