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The Taurids are known for quality not quantity. Unlike the more popular Perseids in August or Geminids in December which can produce more than 100 meteors per hour, the Taurids only produce a half a dozen.What makes the Taurids special is the fireball potential.The debris from ancient comet 2P/Encke left behind larger-than-normal debris as it made its trek through the inner solar system.The combination of the debris size and relative ‘slow-moving’ nature through earth’s atmosphere result in the meteors burning much brighter than meteors from other showers.The Taurids also have a very large debris field so while the there are peak nights, Nov. 11, 12, there is an extended period to see this shower that lasts the entire month.Patience is key when looking for meteors. Your eyes need about 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness.Getting as far away from lights will also greatly improve your chances of catching a glimpse of the show.You want avoid binoculars or telescopes as they can reduce th