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Get ready stargazers! A meteor shower described by NASA as "one of the most beautiful showers" is set to grace our skies.
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Orionids stand out for their brilliance and swiftness. Travelling at a staggering 148,000 mph, they create a mesmerizing spectacle.
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Due to their high speed, many Orionids leave glowing debris trains in their wake. It's a dazzling display of space litter.
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The meteors are silhouetted by some of the brightest stars, providing a magnificent celestial canvas for this shower.
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Starting on Sept. 26, the Orionid meteor shower will stretch until Nov. 22, peaking on Oct. 21.
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On the peak night, with a dark sky, expect to see around 23 meteors per hour.
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From both hemispheres, watch post-midnight, away from lights. Give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
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In the northern hemisphere, lie down facing southeast. In the south? Point those feet northeast. But always keep an eye out across the vast sky.
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Spot the constellation Orion and locate Betelgeuse. Just north of it is the radiant. For stunning meteors, don’t stare directly at Orion!
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The celestial show will continue until dawn. So, there's plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
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The Leonid meteor shower follows, starting on Nov. 3 and peaking on Nov. 18.
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Meteors are remnants of comets and asteroids. When Earth sails through these trails, these fragments light up our skies.
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The Orionids originate from Halley's Comet, which last passed by in 1986 and will return in 2061.
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The peak is predicted between the nights of Oct. 20 and 22. With only a 37% moon on Friday, viewing conditions are ideal.
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If clouds obscure your Orionids view, await the Southern Taurids on Nov. 5 or the Northern Taurids on Nov. 11. The cosmos never ceases to amaze!