The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak, when several streaks of meteors could be visible.

The Orionid meteor shower is active each year from about Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, according to the American Meteor Society . This year's peak will occur in the early morning on Oct. 21-23. The Orionids are known for its brightness and speed – each meteor can streak up to 148,000 mph.

According to EarthSky.org , the Orionid meteor shower should produce at least 20 meteors per hour in a dark, moonless sky. And on October 21, the new moon guarantees clear skies free from lunar interference in the early morning.

How to watch the Orionid Meteor shower in California

The Orionids are fast, bright, and sometimes produce fireballs. With no moonlight this year, California skywatchers have one of the best cha

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