Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 17, 2016

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21

Earth Sky reports

In 2016, the annual Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down the greatest number of meteors before dawn on October 21 – though, unfortunately, under the light of the waning gibbous moon. On a dark, moonless night, 10 to 20 meteors per hour can be seen at this shower’s peak.

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