Orionid meteor shower to peak over Essex on October 21

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:08 · Archive

The Orionid meteor shower, created by debris from Halley's Comet, will peak over Essex in the early hours of October 21, with up to 15 meteors visible per hour.

The Orionid meteor shower will peak over Essex in the early hours of October 21, with the best viewing from midnight until dawn. The shower is made from debris shed by Halley's Comet and could produce up to 15 meteors an hour at its peak.

The Orionids are famed for fast meteors and glowing trails. The meteors travel at around 41 miles per second as they enter the atmosphere, creating the characteristic bright streaks visible from the ground.

The shower is active from October 2 to November 7, though the peak on October 21 will offer the best opportunity to see the display.

Orionid meteor shower to peak over Essex on October 21 — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Meteor shower linked with famous comet visible in Essex skies this monthThe Orionid meteor shower peaks over Essex on October 21, with up to 15 meteors an hour visible from midnight until dawn, from Halley’s Comet debris.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Oct, 16:11
Meteor shower linked with famous comet visible in Essex skies this monthThe Orionid meteor shower peaks over Essex on October 21, with up to 15 meteors an hour visible from midnight until dawn, from Halley’s Comet debris.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 16:11
Meteor shower linked with famous comet visible in Essex skies this monthThe Orionid meteor shower peaks over Essex on October 21, with up to 15 meteors an hour visible from midnight until dawn, from Halley’s Comet debris.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 16:11

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