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The Orionid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak from 21 to 22 October, but the moon could intervene. (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)
- The Orionid meteor shower is expected to reach its climax this weekend from 21 to 22 October, but the moon could get in its way.
- During its peak, 15 to 20 meteors per hour should be visible and are among the fastest among meteor showers.
- The best viewing time will be around 2 am on October 21st and 22nd, but also on October 29th if you miss the peak.
The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak this weekend from October 21st to 22nd, but a vibrant moon could hinder some of the weaker meteors during the cosmic event.
"The moon is going to mess with youBill Cooke, a meteorite expert from NASA, told Space.com.
During its heyday, 15 to 20 meteors per hour should be visible and are among the fastest among meteor showers, with a relative speed of 148,000 mph.
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The particles you will catch in the sky come from Halley's comet, the famous celestial mass of ice and dust that passes through the Earth every 75 to 76 years. Moving around the sun, it leaves behind a trail of gas and dust, visible when the debris cross between the Earth's orbit and the sun.
"You can see pieces of Halley's comet during the Eta Aquarids (taking place in May) and the Orionid meteor shower (in October and November)," said Cooke.
The best viewing time will be around 2 am on October 21st and 22nd. However, if you miss the summit, you may be able to catch it on October 29, unless the moon drowns the meteors.
While the peak can reach 80 meteors per hour, this year's precipitation should be between 20 and 30, as in 2017.
To see the shower, try to reduce light pollution if possible, avoid using binoculars or a telescope and look up.
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