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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
WMUR • • science
Key Points:
- The Orionids meteor shower, originating from debris of Halley's Comet, is visible from October 2 to November 7, with peak activity expected on the night of October 21-22.
- Known for bright and fast meteors, the Orionids can produce up to 20 meteors per hour, with some showers reaching as many as 60-70 meteors per hour.
- The radiant point of the shower is in the constellation Orion, near the star Betelgeuse, best viewed in the northeast sky between midnight and 2 a.m. ET, especially after moonset around 2:30 a.m. ET.
- Observers should find a dark location away from light pollution and allow 15-20 minutes for their eyes to adjust to the night sky for optimal viewing.
- Clear weather is ideal for watching the meteor shower, and current forecasts predict favorable conditions for viewing tonight.
