The Taurid meteor shower offers a celestial spectacle, revealing shooting stars and possibly even fireballs, with optimal viewing just before moonrise as moonlight fades.
Scientists speculate that larger chunks, possibly the size of boulders or buildings, may exist within the Taurid meteor stream, raising questions about potential Earth impact.
Comet Encke, the parent of the Taurid shower, sheds dust and debris, which when entering Earth's atmosphere produce the visually spectacular 'shooting stars' we see.
The study of meteors risks blurring lines between pseudoscience and actual science, particularly regarding the potential threats posed by large meteors colliding with Earth.
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