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Orionid meteor shower peaks in the UK tonight.

SourcesBBC06:31 UTCAP News15:47 UTCPhys.org18:30 UTCForbes06:00 UTCCNN10:00 UTCThe Independent10:06 UTCFollowSaveHighlight

BBC, AP News, Phys.org, Forbes, CNN and The Independent

Key points

From 3 outlets
  • The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight in the UK during a period lasting through November. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • Maximum activity is expected on Wednesday, 21 October, with visibility affected by the waxing gibbous Moon. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • The shower has been active since 2 October and runs for about a week near its peak. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • Observers are advised to find dark skies and watch eastward to spot dim meteors. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • The meteors originate from debris left by Halley's Comet, officially 1P/Halley. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • Sightings could reach 10-20 meteors per hour if skies are clear. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Meteors travel at about 41 miles per second and may fireball. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Peak viewing is Wednesday night into Thursday morning with ideal conditions. SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org
  • Visibility is dimmed by a large moon until it sets late at night. SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org
  • Best viewing after midnight in dark, low-light areas across hemispheres. SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org

Coverage

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“Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week”

“Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.”

Key points from BBC
  • Orionid meteor shower peaks in UK skies in the early hours of October 22.
  • Sightings could reach 10-20 meteors per hour if skies are clear.
  • Meteor shower originates from debris left by Halley's Comet.
  • Meteors travel at about 41 miles per second and may fireball.
  • Moonlight may hinder visibility on October 21, with better viewing after 03:00 BST.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watch”

“The Orionids—one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s Comet—will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.”

Key points from Phys.org
  • Orionids, from Halley's Comet debris, will peak this week.
  • Peak viewing is Wednesday night into Thursday morning with ideal conditions.
  • Up to 20 meteors per hour possible in ideal viewing conditions.
  • Visibility is dimmed by a large moon until it sets late at night.
  • Best viewing after midnight in dark, low-light areas across hemispheres.
SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org

“The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight in the UK. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it”

Key points from The Independent
  • The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight in the UK during a period lasting through November.
  • Maximum activity is expected on Wednesday, 21 October, with visibility affected by the waxing gibbous Moon.
  • The shower has been active since 2 October and runs for about a week near its peak.
  • Observers are advised to find dark skies and watch eastward to spot dim meteors.
  • The meteors originate from debris left by Halley's Comet, officially 1P/Halley.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week”

“Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.”

Key points from BBC
  • Orionid meteor shower peaks in UK skies in the early hours of October 22.
  • Sightings could reach 10-20 meteors per hour if skies are clear.
  • Meteor shower originates from debris left by Halley's Comet.
  • Meteors travel at about 41 miles per second and may fireball.
  • Moonlight may hinder visibility on October 21, with better viewing after 03:00 BST.
SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org“The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watch”

“The Orionids—one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s Comet—will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.”

Key points from Phys.org
  • Orionids, from Halley's Comet debris, will peak this week.
  • Peak viewing is Wednesday night into Thursday morning with ideal conditions.
  • Up to 20 meteors per hour possible in ideal viewing conditions.
  • Visibility is dimmed by a large moon until it sets late at night.
  • Best viewing after midnight in dark, low-light areas across hemispheres.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight in the UK. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it”
Key points from The Independent
  • The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight in the UK during a period lasting through November.
  • Maximum activity is expected on Wednesday, 21 October, with visibility affected by the waxing gibbous Moon.
  • The shower has been active since 2 October and runs for about a week near its peak.
  • Observers are advised to find dark skies and watch eastward to spot dim meteors.
  • The meteors originate from debris left by Halley's Comet, officially 1P/Halley.

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