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Orionid meteor shower to bring ‘prolonged explosions of light’ – The Independent
Nasa says fast meteors can also become fireballs as Earth passes through tail of Hayley’s comet
Orionid meteors burning through Earths atmosphere this month will bring prolonged explosions of light, Nasa has said.
Commonly referred to as shooting stars, the display produced by the Orionid meteor shower could be one of the most spectacular in years, with meteors travelling at 66 kilometres (41 miles) per second.
The peak of the meteor shower is expected to take place on 21 October, however the Orionid meteor shower will be active from 2 October to 7 November and several other days within …
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