More Amazing Meteor Showers For Montana This Fall

The end of this summer was spectacular for meteor showers in Montana. Does it have to end just yet, no!

This October and November in Montana will bring more showers in the eastern sky as well as the southern sky.

According to Earth Sky's website, The Taurids have two different streams. The South Taurids' peak early November during midnight of the 6th, and runs over a month September 23 through November 12th. The North Taurids peak November 13th running October 13th through December 2nd

Where should I look?

Find Taurus and look to the right and down as seen in the example below originating in Taurus The Bull.

Earth Sky give the perfect conditions to best see the meteor shower:

Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: Under a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Leonid meteors per hour.

According to the website, these meteors sometimes burn very bright, and also move very slowly. At some points in the past these were very prone to produce vibrant fireballs which were present in both 2015 and 2022.

These slow moving showers could be great for the photographers out there. Once setup, great pictures can come out from methods including long exposure to grab dramatic effect.

If it doesn't get too cold or you are up for a little snow, camping might be the best bet for seeing the meteor shower if one does not live in rural areas of Montana.