"Get Ready for the Spectacular Orionids Meteor Shower this Weekend!"

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Source: The New York Times
"Get Ready for the Spectacular Orionids Meteor Shower this Weekend!"
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The Orionids meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's comet, will reach its peak tonight, October 20th, into the morning of October 21st. The shower is expected to produce 10 to 20 streaks per hour, but in exceptional years, it can create up to 70 per hour. To view the shower, it is best to head to a dark location away from artificial light sources, with the optimal viewing time being after midnight but before sunrise. Binoculars or telescopes are not necessary for viewing meteor showers.

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