Two meteor showers—the Draconids and the Southern Taurids—are currently active and both are expected to peak this week. Here's the best time to spot them.
If you happen to miss those peaks, fear not, because meteor shower season is only just beginning. According to the AMS and AccuWeather, the Orionods, which are currently active, peak later this month on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. The Orionods are a major shower, producing 10 to 20 members per hour, which, according to, actually fall from Halley’s Comet—the one that’s only visible from Earth every 76 years.
“Even though the comet visits the inner solar system only every 76 years,” he said. “It left behind enough debris to produce this shower year in, year out.” Sometimes, the Orionods surprise and have the potential to be more active than usual. During the annual showers between 2006-2009, its peak rates were on par with the Perseids, which is the most popular shower of the year that takes place in late August, typically yielding 50 to 75 members per hour.
According to AccuWeather, the moon will rise around midnight local time on Oct. 21, so if you’re out for the Orionods observation beyond that time, you’re best bet is to avoid light pollution by facing away from the moon.Like what you just read? You’ll love our magazine! Go
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