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Why Skywatchers Are Watching the October Meteor Shower

From Halley Comet debris and 148000 mph entry speeds to radiant Orion fireballs, discover why October skies draw astronomers worldwide.

18 hours ago

5 Min Read13 Slides
  1. Celestial Fireworks: Why Skywatchers Flocked To October's Meteor Shower
▼ Visual Countdown

Every October, Earth plows through the cosmic debris stream of Halley Comet, igniting the night sky with blazing Orionid meteors.

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