The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks around the third week of October, is caused by debris from the famous Halley’s Comet. These meteors are bits of the comet that have been left behind in space as Earth passes through them.
The peak of the Orionids will occur on October 21, making it an excellent time for stargazers. The shower will be visible during the prime predawn hours, with no interference from the moon.
The name “Orionid” comes from the radiant point where the meteors appear to radiate from in the sky, located just above the second-brightest star in Orion—Betelgeuse. Although Orion is a winter constellation, it appears in early autumn and won’t rise above the eastern horizon until after 11.00 pm local daylight time. It will be highest in the sky, towards the south-southeast, be