People get to see the annual lights show from the sky, and this is perfect for those mesmerizing date nights or nights out with friends to enjoy a chill evening under blazing meteors passing by in multitudes. Now, it is time for Orionids to shine once more as the Earth is at that point where it will see the peak of the lights show for people's entertainment and experience.
Time to travel to far-off places away from the city lights and enjoy the clear skies with stars and meteor showers gracing the night.
Orionids Meteor Shower is Here Throughout October
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The Orionids meteor shower's season is during late September or early October and will last until early November for all to see. It comes from the Halley Comet which comes close to the planet and is visible to the naked eye every 75 years, but annually, the trail it leaves behind is visible to many skywatchers on the planet.
This year, the Orionids meteor shower is going to be a special one for all, as according to NASA, the moon will be at a New Moon phase by October 25, and it is a dim one for more cosmic objects to shine through the night.
NASA considers Orionids as one of the brightest meteor showers seen yearly, shooting from 15 up to 20 meteors per hour in a clear and dark sky.
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According to DigitalTrends, the peak for this year would be on Thursday night, October 20, and people may see its full blast during that day. However, its light show already began last October 2 and will last until early November before waiting another full year to see Orionids again.
The best position to look for the Orionids in the night sky for the Northern region is by looking towards the Southeast. For those in the Southern region, the Orionids would be expected in the Northeast.
Annual Meteor Shower in the Country
The world is not new to meteor showers or other cosmic shows from the skies, available to see with the naked eye and without instruments to use for their experience. Also, some happen annually, allowing people to revisit and rekindle the experience they once had, with some making it a tradition to watch these light shows.
The second half of the year is filled with multiple light shows from the sky, and Orionids are only one of the many to expect later in the year for sightseeing at the night.
The Orionids is a significant one as it coincides with the Halloween season of early October to November for all to experience. However, it seems to be different from other years as past ones bring different looks of the Moon that add a spookier experience for some, while this year, there may not be any for the world.
Nevertheless, newbies and people who casually watch meteor showers will be given the experience to spot this with ease, helping them follow the Orionids that shoot up to 15 meteors per hour during its peak. The experience is incomparable as meteor showers present a significant show for all, with the Orionids peaking soon.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
