Some of us won't be around when Halley's comet returns in 2061. I am fairly certain I won't be here. So we will have to settle for the annual appearance of the Orionid meteor shower, which is made up of remnants of that comet's wake. Technically, theProjected clear skies and low moonlight across much of the country Saturday night and Sunday morning will help fans of celestial phenomena witness a peak of whizzing visitors across the sky as part of the annual Orionid meteor shower. Skip to nextSome of us won't be around when Halley's comet returns in 2061. I am fairly certain I won't be here. So we will have to settle for the annual appearance of the Orionid meteor shower, which is made up of remnants of that comet's wake. Technically, theThe Orionid meteor shower will reach its zenith overnight from Saturday to Sunday (Oct. 20-21) as Earth plows through debris shed by Halley's Comet on its path around the sun. The most impressive display should come a few hours before dawn Sunday,Little bits of sky will fall tonight, and if you're lucky and blessed with clear weather, you may be treated to a pleasant, quiet show. The Orionid meteor shower peaks after midnight, and it's best seen in the hours before dawn on Sunday. The Orionids
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