Thursday, October 20, 2011

Orionids Meteor Shower 2011

The 2011 Orionids Meteor Shower, potentially visible from October 15th through October 29th, will be at its peak on the night of October 21st. Like the ETA Aquarids Meteor Shower, the Orionids takes place when the earth passes through the dust of Halley's Comet. The meteor shower is visible in both hemispheres.

City lights, called light pollution, can interfere with viewing. So can reflected moonlight. The waning crescent moon will block some but not all visibility. Pay close attention, because the Orionids are known to be especially speedy.

Meteor showers are named for the constellation they appear to be near. The Orionids Meteor Shower appears near Orion the Hunter.

Stargazing bench. Image: suphakit73; FreeDigitalPhotos

Check out these sites for more information about the Orionids Meteor Shower, including recommended viewing times for your corner of the globe:



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