EarthSky News - Nov 11 - Taurid Meteors, Top Stories

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Tonight … Tips for watching North Taurid meteors People have been seeing bright Taurid meteors for some weeks, but the North Taurids peak this weekend. How to watch. Will Earth undergo 15 days of darkness in November 2017? The days of darkness online hoax is back! No, Earth will not experience 15 days of darkness this month. See it! Full Hunter's Moon Last weekend's Hunter's Moon, captured by EarthSky friends around the world. What makes zombie ants obey A fungus invades an ant's entire body, forming an interconnected 3-D network, forcing the ant to move. Is daylight saving time worth the trouble? Research says no. Next Mars rover will have 23 eyes NASA's newest Mars rover - on the Mars 2020 mission - will have a wider field of view, plus more color and 3-D imaging. Want birds in your yard? Plant native trees Native trees are most effective in hosting caterpillars, an important food for birds, says study. Watch for Jupiter below Venus! Have you seen Jupiter yet? We're hearing from a few people who have. Bright Jupiter will emerge from the dawn glare to meet even brighter Venus on November 13.

Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year! We sold out of these calendars quickly last year. Get yours now! P.S. They make great holiday gifts.

Tonight … North Taurid meteors  Click here for tips on watching the shower. Eliot Herman in Tucson, Arizona caught this bright Taurid meteor under the light of a nearly full Hunters Moon on November 6, 2017. Click here to read more about this photo.

Watch for Jupiter below Venus!  Jupiter is rising out of the dawn. Venus is sinking into the dawn. Watch for them this weekend. Their conjunction - when they're closest on our sky's dome - happens Monday. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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