Like a Taurus in a China Shop

November 10, 2012 | View Scope | 2 Comments

Keep an eye towards Taurus this weekend and you might just see a few spectacular meteors. The Taurid meteor shower is taken place right now and will continue through the weekend, with the peak expected to be after midnight on the 11th and 12th. However forecasts for this evening in the North West of Ireland is calling for relatively clear skies compared to tomorrow and Monday so it might be best to go looking tonight after midnight. Read More

Taurid Fireballs

November 3, 2012 | View Scope

Look to the right of the moon over the next few nights and you might be treated to a fireball. Earth will be heading through a swarm of gravelly debris left over from the comet Encke over the weekend. this … Continue reading →

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