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25 meteors per hour: The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight!

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October 21, 2024

The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs every year in October and is caused by Halley’s Comet, will experience its peak tonight. The meteor shower, where 25 meteors can be seen per hour, can be watched with the naked eye.

The Orionid meteor shower is a meteor shower that occurs every year in October and is caused by Halley’s Comet. This event occurs when particles left in orbit by Halley’s Comet enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
The most intense periods of the Orionid meteor shower will occur in the early morning hours of October 20 and 21, 2024. However, because the moon is in a waning crescent phase, meteors may be difficult to see.
The best time to observe is between late night and early morning. Being in a dark area, away from moonlight, increases your observation experience.
It is best to go to a dark area early in the morning of October 20 or 21 to make observations.
Dark places away from light pollution, such as nature conservation areas, should be preferred.
Bill Cooke, leader of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office, says, “Find a place away from city lights. Take a blanket with you. Lie on your back and watch the sky as much as possible. In less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will start to see meteors.” he said.
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, point your feet southeast, and if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, point your feet northeast.
Although the Orionids appear to come from the Orion constellation, do not fix your gaze directly on this constellation.
NASA states that looking at areas 45 to 90 degrees away will make the Orionids appear longer.
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