EarthSky News - Nov 4 - Gateway to Hell, Meteorite on Mars

November 4 Watch for Taurid Fireballs!

Tonight … Watch for Taurid fireballs! Maybe you've been watching for them already. A nominal peak of the shower is tonight, and the North and South Taurids are overlapping now. Friday FAQ: What's that UFO-looking cloud? Sometimes people report them as UFOs, but they're called hole-punch clouds and they're made by jets.  More info, plus pics! Close-up on Auriga the Charioteer Come to know Auriga's bright star Capella and the little asterism called The Kids. Star of the week: Al Risha knots Fishes of Pisces The star Al Risha in Pisces is not bright.  But - at the tip of the graceful V in Pisces - it's very noticeable.   2017 EarthSky Lunar Calendar pre-sale...is happening NOW! Order now to receive $5 off per calendar, during the presale period.  Plus…spend $100 at our store and receive an additional 20% off your entire order if you use the code EARTHSKY at checkout!  Pre-sale orders will be shipped beginning November 15. Thank you for helping EarthSky to keep going! Click here to order now.

SKY ALERT Tonight … Watch for Taurid fireballs! These meteors radiate from the V-shaped Face of the Bull in the constellation Taurus.

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