Orionids Meteor Shower to Peak October 21 With Ideal Viewing Across U.S.
• The Orionids meteor shower will peak on October 21, offering up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
• Visibility is expected to be excellent this year due to minimal moonlight interference from the waning gibbous moon.
• For optimal viewing, find a dark location away from city lights, allow your eyes to adjust, and focus on the southeastern sky.
Orionids meteor shower peaks on October 21
The Orionids meteor shower is set to peak on October 21, offering ideal viewing conditions across the United States. This annual celestial event, derived from debris left by Halley’s Comet, promises a spectacular display of fast-moving meteors. Viewers can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour under optimal dark-sky conditions. The Orionids are renowned for their speed, hurtling through the atmosphere at approximately 41 miles per second, creating bright and long-lasting trails, along with occasional fireballs.
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