HOW TO WATCH THE ORIONID METEOR SHOWER: CATCH THE PERFECT VIEW WITHOUT THE MOON
The Orionid meteor shower is set to occur this weekend, occurring in clear, dark skies between midnight and dawn on October 20 and 21, with 10-20 meteors per hour.
The shower is best seen from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is known for its speed, traveling up to 41 miles per second.
NASA advises viewing the Orionids for prolonged explosions of light. The shower is named after the Orion constellation, not to be confused with the Orion Nebula.
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While the Orionids are not the most spectacular of the yearly meteor showers, many astronomers look forward to them.
The Orionids are caused by Halley's comet, which whizzes by in the sky once every 75 years, causing two annual meteor showers: the Eta Aquarids and the Orionids.
Get yourself someplace with dark skies, then watch the sky as meteors streak over it for a breathtaking vista.