Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- It's here, now in your night sky. If you can find the "HATHDINNATH THARU" or seven sister star cluster, there you find the most spectacular scenario of shooting stars called the Taurid meteor shower; a celestial event that transforms late night sky into an unforgettable cosmic display. Now it has officially begun, and its famous "Halloween Fireballs" are visible over Sri Lanka from late September through early December 2026.

The Taurid meteor shower is one of the most intriguing meteor displays of the year. Unlike typical meteor showers that flash briefly and fade in a fraction of a second, the Taurids are famous for producing slow-burning, exceptionally bright fireballs-often described as glowing meteors that str...