Don’t miss the Orionid meteor shower peak tonight (October 21).
The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight (October 21), making it a great time to get outside and watch some fireballs streak through the atmosphere.
Conditions to watch for this year Orionid meteor shower Anukula, such as the moon will be a Declining Crescent Phase And only 17% will be illuminated. Orionids are considered to be one of the most reliable meteor shower The Geminids and Perseids follow, and are known to produce dozens of meteors every hour, making this year’s shower an excellent opportunity for some late-night sky viewing.
The Orionids get their name from the fact that the glow of meteor showers — the points in the sky from which meteors originate — is there. Orion Constellation Next to Hunter Club. In the Northern Hemisphere, Orion would be located in the southwestern sky; In the southern hemisphere, the star will appear in the northwest sky.
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Every year in late October, Earth passes through a swarm of meteors left behind Halley’s Comet. As these dust bits encounter our planet’s atmosphere, they encounter friction and ignite the air in front of them. Even a small pea-sized piece of Halley’s debris can burn with enough steam to be seen from 60 miles (100 km) below the ground.
The best night time for meteor viewing will be Saturday (October 22) just before dawn. pre-dawn the meteor At this time of night, the night tends to be brighter than the previous day as the Earth moves in the direction of the meteorite. Early morning meteors will appear faster and brighter than those seen the night before.
To view the shower, have a comfortable reclining chair, find an area with as little light pollution as possible and make sure to stay warm. Allow at least 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust.
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