Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

Skygazers are set for some celestial fireworks as debris left by Halley’s Comet lights up the night sky.

Some people view the Orionids as particularly special as the meteors are actually pieces of Comet 1P/Halley, better known as Halley’s Comet.Although the comet swings by the earth only once every 75 to 76 years, this annual shower – which originates from the Orion constellation – provides some compensation for those who may miss that once-in-a-lifetime event.

Dr Minjae Kim, research fellow at the department of physics, University of Warwick, said: “The Orionid meteor shower is a globally visible celestial event that takes place from October 2 to November 7, with its peak occurring on the night of October 20 to 22, typically between midnight and dawn. “This meteor shower holds a special place in the annual calendar of celestial events, not only for its breath-taking beauty but also because it originates from the debris of one of the most renowned comets in history, Halley’s Comet .

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