I found this interesting and probably relevant :
"The South Taurids run from about September 10 until November 20, peaking around November 4/5. The North Taurids overlap them, running from around October 20 to December 10,
peaking around November 12/13." (BBM)
"Those viewing after 2 a.m. should face west."
"The last time the Earth encountered a concentration or swarm of Taurid meteors was in 2015"[...]"The next predicted Taurid swarm is in 2025 and will most likely be weaker than 2022 [...]Beyond that, 2032 appears to be an exceptional year, as the moon will be new and Earth will pass very close to the center of the swarm."
Source:
earthsky.org
MOO:
If BK can show that he went out to view the South Taurids on Nov 4/5, his claim of being out to watch the sky on the night the North ones peaked might seem more plausible.
We really don't know anything about BK's hobbies, other than running. Maybe he really is into stargazing. For someone who was known to be a night owl and a loner, stargazing honestly doesn't strike me as an unlikely hobby.
2022 appears to have been a special year to watch the Taurids. I suppose, if you're really into it, or have nothing better to do, maybe you hang around and look, even if there's fog/clouds, hoping it'll clear or maybe you'll still be able to see a few fireballs. They can be as bright as the moon.
Remember how just a few weeks ago, lots of people watched the eclipse, in spite of not being in the path of totality and having overcast skies? They were just hoping to experience something anyway.
I still lean towards guilty, out of faith in the FBI's work on this case, but this "Moon & Stars alibi" might turn out to be no laughing matter after all. The phone data will be the key for sure.
JMO!