The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks tonight, offering up to 25 meteors per hour as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet, making it a must-see.
'A meteor shower is tiny pieces of cometary debris entering our atmosphere at incredible speeds that they heat up and glow brightly,' says Jessica Lee.
Earth passes through this cloud of debris from Halley’s Comet, which is why meteor showers appear at regular times throughout the year, according to experts.
The Orionids are active from October 2 to November 7, with the peak happening on the night of October 21 to 22, allowing for optimal viewing.
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