Chicagoans could be treated to yet another cosmic spectacle in the sky this year, this time in the form of meteor showers, though a cold front could put a damper on local viewing ability.

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without interference from moonlight. Peak viewing hours for the Chicago area will be before midnight Monday until around 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Unfortunately, the local weather may not allow for much to be seen. Jake Petr, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a cold front moving through the city Monday night means there will likely be “widespread cloud coverage” through the peak viewing window, though those

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