Each October, the Orionids meteor shower appears over the night sky, peaking in the later parts of the month with up to 15 visible meteors every hour. The shower’s peak is expected for this weekend, and getting a good look is easier than you might think.
Each October, the Orionids meteor shower appears over the night sky, peaking in the later parts of the month with up toevery hour. The shower's peak is expected for this weekend, and getting a good look is easier than you might think.
According to NASA, the Orionids shower is active from late September through late November, but is expected to see its full peak on Friday, Oct. 21. The meteors move at a startling speed of 148,000 miles per hour into Earth's atmosphere during the shower's activity. At this speed, the meteors are known to leave glowing bits of debris in their path, appearing similar to an illuminated train that can appear for several seconds to minutes, according to NASA.
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