The Orionid meteor shower will be peaking just before dawn on Oct. 21 and 22, 2011. The earth passing through a trail of dust from Halley’s comet creates the Orionid meteor shower. The Orionids get their name because the meteors shower looks like it is coming from the constellation Orion. Read more in the LA Times: Meteor shower alert: 2011 Orionids are on their way and National Geographic: Orionid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 20, 2011
Orionids Meteor Shower Oct. 21 to 22
Posted in Astronomy | Tags: Halley's Comet, Meteor shower, Orion, Orionid
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