In Colorado, the Southern Taurids are best around 2:06 AM on the night of the peak (October 10, 2027), when the radiant stands about 60° high. Under a truly dark sky you could see roughly 4 meteors per hour. Astronomical darkness runs from 8:06 PM to 5:42 AM, and the moon will be 76% lit and above the horizon at the best time.
Best time
2:06 AM
local time
Est. rate
4/h
dark sky
Radiant
60° high
toward S
Moon
76%
up
Dark places to watch the Southern Taurids in Colorado
| Location | Type | Est. Bortle |
|---|---|---|
| Nucla | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Norwood | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Naturita | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Dinosaur National Monument | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Silver Cliff | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Westcliffe | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mesa Verde National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mancos State Park | State Park | 2 |