From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Orionid Meteor Shower Lights Sky
Orionid meteor shower fireballs and streaks will light the night sky this week.
In brief
Orionid meteor shower fireballs and streaks will light the night sky this week. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday with up to 20 meteors per hour visible after midnight. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall.
Peak Time
The shower peaks at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday for best viewing after midnight local time.
Moon Impact
A 76% illuminated waxing gibbous moon on Wednesday night may dim the shower view.
Fireballs
Orionid meteors streak through earth's atmosphere at 41 miles per second creating fireballs.
Best Viewing
Avoid light pollution for optimal view of meteors across the night sky.
Upcoming Showers
Southern Taurids: November 4-5, Northern Taurids: November 11-12, Leonids: November 16-17, Geminids: December 13-14, Ursids: December 21-22.
The takeaway
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday with up to 20 meteors per hour visible after midnight.
