The 2014 Taurid meteor shower, or also known as the "Halloween fireballs," will be making a night sky display with its peak scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12. However, sky watchers are warned that a bright full moon could obstruct the viewing experience during the meteor shower's peak.

According to a Space.com report, the moon is scheduled to turn full on Thursday, Nov. 6, so viewing the Taurid meteor shower will be hindered by the bright moonlight. Sky watchers are suggested to patiently wait for the moon to set or its brightness to decrease in order to have better visibility of the meteor shower display.

The report further noted that the best night to view the Taurid meteor shower is on Wednesday, Nov. 12, since there will be approximately four hours of dark and moonless skies. During the Taurid meteor shower peak, up to 15 yellowish-orange meteors could be observed per hour.

An ITWire report claims the sky watchers will be experiencing the South Taurid meteor shower first with the hindered sky display occurring during the near-full or full moon. The best time to view the meteor shower display will be from midnight to dawn on Nov. 5 and 6.

The more visible peak on Nov. 11 and 12 is from the North Taurid meteor shower. The viewers will be able to observe more meteors streaking across the night sky because of the less bright moon.

A report from Astronomy Now suggests that the interested sky gazers should make preparations in viewing the Taurids meteor shower display on a chilly November night. For viewers who are travelling to a dark location to view the meteor shower peak, dressing up with layers of warm and dry clothing is recommended as well as keeping the head, hands and feet warm.

Bringing warm drinks and snacks are also advised. When it comes to the meteor shower observing spot, the viewers should find a location where bright lights are not in their direct vision. It is important to have the eyes adjusted to the dark surroundings in order to see the fainter Taurid meteors.

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