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Orionid Meteor Shower Lights Up October Night Skies
Original: meteor shower
Skywatchers are turning their attention to the Orionid meteor shower, one of the highlights of October's night sky. The annual display occurs as Earth passes through debris left by Halley's Comet, producing fast, bright meteors that streak from the constellation Orion. Astronomy writers are encouraging people to head to dark locations away from city lights for the best viewing, and the shower is being discussed as a seasonal celestial event worth staying up late for.
Why now: The Orionid meteor shower is at its annual peak, prompting widespread interest in viewing tips and timings.
Orionid meteor showerHalley's CometOrion
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Evidence
- Night Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower, and more highlights for October · Island Free Press
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