Saturday, October 20, 2012

Meteor shower created by Halley's Comet peaks tonight

How to see the Orionids meteor shower this weekend.If you stay up late Saturday night, or get up early Sunday morning, you may be treated to streaks of white lights racing across the nighttime sky.Luminous and voluminous: The Orionid meteor shower will continue this weekend. A streaking fireball lit up California skies and stunned stargazers Wednesday night, and professional observers say more meteors are on theLuminous and voluminous: The Orionid meteor shower will continue this weekend. A streaking fireball lit up California skies and stunned stargazers Wednesday night, and professional observers say more meteors are on 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,
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