Noun
Taurid (plural Taurids)
(astronomy) Any of a group of annual meteors associated with the comet Encke, and whose radiant point is in the constellation Taurus.
However, the link to the Taurid shower remains unconfirmed and may be a chance correlation.sfn Another such shower is the Gamma Bootids, which were hypothesized in 2006. Source: Internet
Most years the shower is weak, and only a few Taurid meteors can be seen each night. Source: Internet
As our planet rolls through a cloud of cosmic debris, we’re set for a spectacular display as part of the Taurid meteor shower. Source: Internet
The Beta Taurid meteor shower occurs during the months of June and July in the daytime, and is normally observed using radio techniques. Source: Internet
These often very bright yellow fireballs (meteors that explode and fragment into multiple pieces) comprise the Taurid meteor shower. Source: Internet
The Southern Taurid and Northern Taurid showers are active now and tend to produce a lot of sizzle in the form of fireballs that light up the skies. Source: Internet