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Monday, November 11

2024 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Monday, November 11 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2024 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks

Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris left by Comet Encke. The dust associated with the comet hits the Earth’s atmosphere at 65,000 mph and burns up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is ...

Friday, November 15

The Last “Supermoon” of 2024 Over San Francisco
Friday, November 15 – 4:41 pm - Ends at 6:43 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Last "Supermoon" of 2024 Over San Francisco
The final supermoon of the year will be on November 15, 2024. November’s full moon is considered the “Beaver Moon” which reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams. The best time to view the supermoon is when it’s at the horizon so ...

2024 Leonids Meteor Shower
Friday, November 15 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2024 Leonids Meteor Shower
In 2024, the Leonids will be active from November 3 to December 2, 2024. This year, the peak is expected to fall before dawn on November 16, 2024. The Leonids, which peak during mid-November each year, are considered to be a major shower though meteor rates ...

Thursday, December 12

Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Thursday, December 12 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)

The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor shower, which is visible from November 19 to December 24, will peak on December 12-13, 2024. During peak activity and perfect weather conditions, which are rare, the Geminids produce approximately 100-150 meteors per hour for ...