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The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks tonight – how and when to see the shooting stars – Manchester Evening News

The night time spectacle happens every year as the Earth goes through the debris of Halley’s Comet

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Skygazers are set for a treat this evening as the Orionid Meteor Shower peaks tonight.
The night time spectacle happens every year as the Earth goes through the debris of Halley’s Comet and will produce around 20 viewable meteors every hour.
So it’s time to wrap up warm and look up for some shooting stars.
NASA has explained: “The Orionids, which peak during mid-October each year, are considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year.
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