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Two Comets Plus Meteors From Halley’s Comet: The Night Sky This Week
The Orionid meteor shower, caused by Halley's Comet debris, produces up to 20 meteors per hour with optimal dark skies due to a new moon on October 21, experts say.
- On October 21 and 22 the Orionid meteor shower peaks under dark skies, producing meteors radiating from Orion's club above Betelgeuse.
- Because Earth crosses Halley's debris, the Orionids result from passing through ice and dust Halley's Comet sheds each return, also producing the Eta Aquariid meteor shower in May.
- To observe the shower, experts advise arriving about 30 minutes early at a dark site and reclining while meteoroids enter at 148,000mph, vaporising to create visible streaks to the naked eye.
- Viewers should note the Orionids will be visible for several days, with 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark, rural skies; northern areas may see up to 17, southern Australia about 12.
- Looking beyond the Orionids, the Geminid meteor shower peaks December 14, while Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN make close approaches this week.
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Orionids meteor shower to peak between 21-22 October
New Delhi: The Orionids that peak during October each year are considered among the most spectacular annual meteor showers. This year, the peak takes place during a New Moon night, providing ideal viewing conditions for the meteor shower. Like most meteor showers, it is better to wake up early in the morning rather than staying up late. During the peak, between 15 and 20 meteors can be expected every hour, in ideal viewing conditions. For those …
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vijesti.meThe meteor shower will be visible worldwide, with a peak expected on October 21st and 22nd.
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