How to see "beautiful" Orionid meteor shower at its peak best
Summary
The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs each year as Earth passes through the debris of Halley's Comet, is peaking this week. It's expected to be especially visible between midnight and dawn with up to 20 meteors per hour in dark areas. NASA suggests watching from areas away from city lights for the best experience.Key Facts
- The Orionid meteor shower is an annual event when Earth crosses Halley's Comet's debris.
- The 2025 Orionids are visible from October 2 to November 7.
- Peak viewing is Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
- Best viewing times are from midnight to dawn.
- Ideal places to watch are dark rural areas away from city lights.
- Up to 20 meteors an hour can be seen from dark sites.
- Meteors are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at 41 miles per second.
- Fast meteors might leave glowing trails or become bright fireballs.
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