Orionid Meteor Shower To Dazzle The Night Sky On October 21-22. How To See It
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The Orionid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October, is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley's Comet.
After millions of people in the Americas witnessed the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse last week, another celestial event is set to delight skygazers. The Orionids meteor shower will peak this weekend, providing people to witness one of the most spectacular events of the year. Not only does October treat us to an eclipse, but we are in for what could be some spectacular meteor showers as well! For the stargazers out there, here's the rundown: October 18th we'll see the peak of the ε-Geminid Meteor Shower, October 21 will be the apex of the Orionid… pic.twitter.com/wQ6ry4OzCU PASS IT ON: The Orionid meteor shower peaks this coming Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Up to 20 meteors will be possible per hour! #MeteorShower#Spacepic.twitter.com/bk9B6jvHDC
The Orionid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October, is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley's Comet. Though this shower lasts until November 22, it will peak on Friday and Saturday (October 20-21) over the northern hemisphere, according to Space.com. The Orionids are visible to skywatchers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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