Another meteor shower is starting tonight that will be visible over Rhode Island as the Taurids meteor showers hit their peak.

The Leonid meteor shower starts in Nov. 3, adding it's shooting stars to the ones currently on display.

The southern Taurid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 5 according to Eartsky.com and last until Nov. 12 and the similar northern Taurid show lasts until Dec. 2, peaking Nov. 9-12.

The Taurids are known for producing "fireball" with huge slow-moving shooting stars, but not having very many. The Leonid, on the other hand, is known for quantity.

When is the Leonid meteor shower? When will it peak?

The Leonids run from Nov. 3 until Dec. 2, peaking on Nov. 17, 2025, according to EarthSky online.

What is the Leonid meteor shower?

EarthSky.com stated that the

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