The Orionid meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through debris left behind from Halley's comet, creating what we know as shooting stars. The meteor shower peaks mid-October and is celebrated for its brightness and speed, with meteors traveling at about 41 miles per second. This year, up to 80 meteors per hour can be seen, but visibility may be impacted by the brightness of the moon.
The meteor shower is named after the constellation Orion, where they seem to radiate from in the night sky. However, the best viewing practice is to look at the entire night sky instead of focusing solely on Orion, which might lead to missing the dazzling display of shooting stars.
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