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.

Recommended Videos



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.


About the Author

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

Recommended Videos