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Taurid Meteor Shower 2020: 6 stunning photos captured by skygazers

The Taurid meteor shower, which occurs from September to November every year, is bringing stunning light displays to the night sky.

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According to the American Meteor Society, the Northern Taurids peaked Wednesday and Thursday, while the Southern Taurids peaked on Oct. 29 to 30.

Skygazers have been flocking to social media to share their photos of possible meteor sightings. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Antarctica

Photo by @ankush_magotra, Instagram

2. Mitchell, Ontario, Canada

Photo by @NASA_Nerd, Twitter

3. Kansas

Photo by Paul M. Smith Photography, Facebook

Went out to try and catch sprites last night, but none to be found. Still enjoyed the night out under the stars with...

Posted by Paul M Smith Photography on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

4. Finland

Photo by @mvesapuisto, Instagram

5. Alberta, Canada

Photo by Bill Christianson, Facebook

calm after the storm, couple of meteor showers going on now (Northern Taurid +Leonid) and I caught one just above the jet

Posted by Bill Christianson on Monday, November 9, 2020

6. Arkansas

Photo by @AgWriterArk, Twitter