The Sky Today on Wednesday, October 21: Catch early-morning Orionids
The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this week, offering observers the best chance to see shooting stars in the early morning hours. Astronomers recommend looking away from the radiant point near Betelgeuse for the most visible meteor trails.
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The Orionid meteor shower peaks this morning — the perfect time to watch for shooting stars, as Earth turns into the meteoroid stream of dusty debris responsible for the show.
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