The Orionid meteor shower will be visible in the US this weekend: how to watch

The Orionid meteor shower will peak this weekend. It will provide Earth's inhabitants with an annual opportunity to see what astronomers consider one of the most spectacular phenomena of the year. The publication spoke in more detail about this phenomenon USA Today.

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Each year, Orionid meteors are most visible in mid-October. According to NASA, they are caused by the Earth passing through dust and particles that follow Halley's Comet.

NASA calls the Orionids the most beautiful meteor shower of the year. It is often confused with shooting stars because it leaves behind light trails. The Orionids, among other things, can create fireballs - bright meteors that are clearly visible.

According to the American Meteor Society, the meteor shower will be moderate in strength, with a speed of 15-20 meteors per hour. However, in recent years, many people say that the number of meteors has tripled.

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This year the Orionids will continue until November 22. This will coincide with the Northern Taurids meteors, which will peak on November 11-12.

When and where to watch the Orionids

This year, the Orionids will peak in the pre-dawn hours of October 21 and 22. The best time to see the meteor shower is after midnight and before dawn.

You can watch it from anywhere in the United States, but it is best to find an open place for this: with a dark sky and no moon, the meteor shower will be best visible.

Tips for watching the Orionids

According to online astronomy site Space.com, you won't need equipment like telescopes or binoculars to view this spectacle. To prepare, you need to let your eyes get used to the dark - stay outside for 30 minutes.

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According to the American Meteor Society, the best way to watch a meteor shower is to sit comfortably in a chair where you can tilt your head back.

The American Meteor Society advises looking at half the sky. You should only look directly at the sky if the horizon where you are is bright. However, most meteors can be seen in the lower half of the sky.

The Orionids are most visible in clear skies. This year the moon will be 37% illuminated during the passage of the shower.

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