See a Meteor Shower this Weekend: Tips and Tricks

Get ready for an amazing show in the sky! The Orionids, a meteor shower that happens every year thanks to Halley's Comet, will be visible this weekend. The best time to watch is from Sunday onward, with the peak happening on October 20 and 21. Even though the moon might make it a bit harder to see, the Orionids are known for their bright colors and super-fast speeds of up to 41 miles per second.

Experts from the American Meteor Society suggest that you’ll get the best view just after midnight. Find a dark spot, away from city lights, and lie down on your back. Look in the direction of the southeast if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, or the northeast if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere. Make sure to give yourself at least half an hour to enjoy the show. It's crazy how these meteors travel so fast and create such beautiful sights! Even though Halley's Comet itself only comes around every 72 to 80 years, we get to enjoy these meteors every year. Isn't that cool?

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