The shower will peak this week. The Orionid meteor shower, which has been active since early October, is approaching full force this week. According to NASA, the Orionid shower is "one of the most ...

The Orionid meteor shower peaked on Tuesday night, between midnight and dawn. Named after the constellation of Orion, where the meteors appear to originate from, they are actually debris left behind ...

The shower is produced by Halley’s comet’s debris, and could offer strong viewing opportunities because the moon is new this week. By Katrina Miller Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, ...

Sky-gazers worldwide will see a brilliant celestial display this week as the Orionid meteor shower peppers the sky in bright trails of light. The meteor shower, which is occasionally known to produce ...

Astrophysicist Sara Webb said Australians and others in the southern hemisphere will get their chance to see the meteors. "With the Orionids peaking this week, it's a perfect opportunity to head ...

Sky-gazers worldwide will see a brilliant celestial display this week as the Orionid meteor shower peppers the sky in bright trails of light. The meteor shower, which is occasionally known to produce ...

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The Southern Taurids will soon peak, but it may not be the best time to see the spectacular global event. The meteor shower is active from Sept. 20 to Nov. 20, but it will be most active when it ...