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Orionid meteor shower will peak on Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22, sprinkling remnants of Halley’s Comet
22:31 Oct 21 2019
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For those interested......

Monday through Tuesday, October 21 and 22, 2019. The best time will be after midnight when your location will be on the nightside of Earth.

A lawn chair or deckchair is perfect for watching meteor showers, though the best advice is always to wrap up warm and let you eyes adjust to the dark and just watch the night sky (in this case, look generally southeast towards Orion). Whatever you do don't stop looking, and absolutely do not look at your smartphone. Its white light will instantly kill your night vision.

Visible from both hemispheres, the Orionids—and any moonless meteor shower—is best enjoyed under a dark country sky. If that's not going to be possible, make sure there are no artificial lights in your line of sight, and even better, find a place in shadow from any artificial lights.

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22, sprinkling remnants of Halley’s Comet in Earth’s atmosphere to create a dazzling display.

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