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Comet Halley is parent of 2 meteor showers
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The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week! Here's what to expect
The highly anticipated Orionid meteor shower is set to reach its peak activity overnight on October 21-22. Stargazers can look forward to a spectacular celestial display of shooting stars lighting up the autumn night sky.
When not to watch a meteor shower — why I'm not staying up for the Orionids
The Orionid meteor shower reaches its annual peak next week, though a bright moon will wash out many faint trails. Observers are advised to carefully time their sessions to catch the best viewing window.
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