One of the better known meteor showers will take place on the night of Wednesday October 21 and into the morning of Thrusday, October 22. The Orionids radiate from around the constellation of Orion and are remnants from Halley’s comet. You might be able to see 15 to 20 meteors per hour – although the Moon might be too bright for most.
The meteor shower is best viewed in the early morning hours from a dark location, and a telescope is not required. The best viewing strategy is to set up a folding lounge chair or anything that will allow you to look comfortably at the sky for an extended time.
FAS will not be holding a public viewing for this event. For more about meteor showers in general, see Meteors, Meteoroids, and Meteorites.
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