Orionid meteor shower to peak this week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 21:43 · Archive

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week as Earth passes through Halley's Comet debris.

The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week. The phenomenon occurs as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley's Comet. NASA describes it as one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year.

How it is being reported

• You Won't Want To Miss This Week's 'Beautiful' Orionid Meteor ShowerHuffPost UK · 1 Oct, 19:00
• Orionid meteor shower to streak across night sky this weekBBC Science · 30 Sept, 07:32

In this story: Halley's Comet · NASA · Earth

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