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Space.com columnist finds beauty in modest Taurid meteor shower

Jamie Carter argues that low expectations can make the Taurids one of the year's most enjoyable celestial events.

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What to know

  • The Taurid meteor shower produces only a handful of meteors per hour, making it one of the less impressive annual displays.
  • Space.com columnist Jamie Carter argues this modest output is actually an advantage, as low expectations can enhance the viewing experience.
  • The piece reframes how observers might approach the Taurids in late October.

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Space.com columnist finds beauty in modest Taurid meteor shower
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    Carter publishes defense of modest Taurid meteor shower

    Jamie Carter of Space.com publishes an article arguing that the Taurid meteor shower's small number of meteors—only a handful per hour—can actually make it one of the most enjoyable meteor showers of the year due to low expectations.

    “The Taurids produce only a handful of meteors an hour. That sounds disappointing, but I've learned that expecting almost nothing can make this one of the most enjoyable meteor showers of the year.”
    — Jamie Carter
    1. 2 outlets The Taurid meteor shower isn't much to look at. That's why I love it

      first by Space.com, 9d ago · also Space