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From Comet Halley, Orionid meteor shower is most visible this week

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, on the newest of 2 developments

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN One of nature’s most anticipated light shows is set to climax this week, as space debris and dust trails from the famous Comet Halley scatter across the night sky. The Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 21, but will be best observed earlier

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  1. The Orionids meteor shower is set to peak this week

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

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    From Comet Halley, Orionid meteor shower is most visible this week

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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  1. Forbes

    Watch Halley’s Comet Makes Its Presence Known As Meteor Shower Rages: The Naked Eye Night Sky This Week (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Let's go stargazing! The northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.

  3. Insider

    The Orionid meteor shower peaks Thursday night. Here's how to watch colorful streaks and fireballs lighting up the sky. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Orionids appear when Earth travels through debris from Halley's Comet. NASA calls them one of the year's most beautiful meteor showers.

  4. CBS News

    Orionid meteor shower will be peaking Thursday night (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    At their best, the Orionids typically produce between 10-20 meteors per hour.

  5. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    From Comet Halley, Orionid meteor shower is most visible this week (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Taylor Nicioli, CNN One of nature’s most anticipated light shows is set to climax this week, as space debris and dust trails from the famous Comet Halley scatter across the night sky. The Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 21, but will be best observed earlier

  6. NBC Chicago

    The Orionids Meteor Shower is Expected to Peak This Weekend. Here's How to Get The Best View (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Each October, the Orionids meteor shower appears over the night sky, peaking in the later parts of the month with up to 15 visible meteors every hour. The shower’s peak is expected for this weekend, and getting a good look is easier than you might think.

  7. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Orionid meteor shower from Halley's Comet to light up sky: How to watch (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    One of nature's most anticipated light shows is set to peak as debris and dust trails from Halley's Comet scatter across the night sky.

  8. KVIA El Paso

    The Orionids meteor shower is set to peak this week (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Taylor Nicioli, CNN One of nature’s most anticipated light shows is set to climax this week, as space debris and dust trails from the famous Comet Halley scatter across the night sky. The Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 21, but will be best observed earlier

  9. New York Times

    Orionid Meteor Shower: How and When to Watch It Peak in Night Skies (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Thursday night into Friday morning will be one of the dates scattered throughout each year when skywatchers can catch a meteor shower.

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