Shooting stars: Orionid meteor shower to put on a show Annual display reaches its peak early Wednesday
Orionid meteor shower. (Michael Orso, © 2012 Michael Orso)
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you want to wish upon a falling star, this could be your best chance
The annual Orionid meteor shower will soon reach its peak, with 20-30 shooting stars per hour by early Wednesday, according to AccuWeather.
The moon will set before midnight Tuesday, providing the darkness necessary to get a a good view of the meteors.
Halley’s Comet produces the long trail of dust and ice that makes up this meteor shower.
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