The Taurid meteor showers are currently lighting up the night skies. The meteor showers are expected to offer a spectacular light display complete with slashing fireballs. The Taurid meteor showers began on Nov. 5 and are expected to continue their brilliant show until Nov. 12.

NASA reports that the Taurid meteor showers display is expected to be more intense than usual. The showers appear as a “swarm” of lights as Earth continues to move its way through the tail debris from the Comet Encke. NASA also reports, according to Fox News, that the Taurid meteor showers can be viewed during a three-month period at times when the constellation of Taurus is visible above the horizon. This can happen during the months of September, October, and November.

NASA astronomers note that the best time to go out and view the Taurid meteor showers is, generally, anytime after midnight. During this time, the constellation of Taurus sits quite high above the horizon. The less light around will give the best viewing opportunities. Observing from a big city could prove a bit problematic because of all the surrounding lights. The best chance to view is during a clear night with no clouds and no moonlight.

There is a new moon expected next week on Nov. 11 and astronomers and meteorologists say that this may be the most opportune time to get a clear view of the showers. Because of the presence of the new moon, the night skies tend to be much darker than normal and will offer the perfect backdrop as the meteor showers will take on a more intense brightness.

The last few months have offered astronomers as well as amateur star gazers some rare opportunities including the Draconid meteor shower that happened just a few weeks ago. Back in September and extremely rare blood supermoon eclipse happened and brought one of the most awe inspiring sights to the sky as has been seen in a very long time. It was the first time since 1982 that a full lunar eclipse was paired with a blood super moon.