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What You Need to Do to Witness the Orionid Meteor Shower Peak
Experts say up to 20 meteors an hour may be visible after midnight if skies stay clear and viewers find dark locations.
- The Orionids meteor shower reaches its peak this week, with prime viewing from Wednesday night into the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, created by space dust from Halley's comet.
- Collisions between Earth and trailing dust particles left by Halley's comet cause the shower, with particles traveling at more than 140,000 mph and visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- Astronomical Society of Long Island president Ken Spencer noted the moon will be 81% full, potentially precluding viewing for most of the night, while light pollution complicates visibility.
- Stargazers should find dark locations like Montauk and allow eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark. Spencer said, "It's worth going out and taking a look. Because if you get a great night, it'll knock your socks off."
- Visibility for the Orionids continues through Nov. 7, while the next upcoming meteor shower, the Southern Taurids, is expected to peak on Nov. 5.
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The best time to observe a meteor shower is usually after midnight, when there is usually less interference from the moonlight.
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