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The Orionids meteor shower peaks this week. Here’s how to see shooting stars from the dust of Halley’s Comet. – Business Insider Australia
The Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week, bringing about 15 to 20 shooting stars per hour.
The Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week, bringing about 15 to 20 shooting stars per hour.
The meteors barrel into Earth’s atmosphere with unusual speed, travelling roughly 41 miles per second â” about 148,000 mph. In their rush, they often leave behind glowing trails of debris that shine in the sky for several seconds or even minutes. Some travel so fast that they explode into fireballs, creating prolonged bursts of light.
The Orionids streaks across the sky throughout October, but Tue…
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