How to see the Orionid meteor shower from Friday
Summary
The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, is visible until 7 November with its peak on 21-22 October. The meteors appear as fast streaks of light in the night sky and can be best seen from dark places away from city lights.Key Facts
- The Orionids come from dust left by Halley's Comet, which orbits the Sun every 76 years.
- The meteor shower happens when Earth passes through this comet debris twice a year, once in May (Eta Aquariids) and once in October (Orionids).
- Meteors in the Orionid shower enter Earth's atmosphere at about 41 miles per second.
- At peak times, observers may see 10 to 20 meteors per hour.
- The meteors seem to come from the direction of the Orion constellation.
- No special equipment like binoculars or telescopes is needed to see the shower.
- Viewing conditions for the upcoming peak will be best in southern and eastern England; other parts of the UK may experience cloudy or rainy weather.
- The full Moon on 26 October could make it harder to see faint meteors, but brighter ones should still be visible.
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