This week, stargazers worldwide tilted their heads upward as the annual Orionid meteor shower painted streaks of light across the autumn sky. 🌌 The celestial show peaked between October 21-22, with NASA confirming up to 25 meteors per hour zipping through the darkness at 148,000 mph – faster than your TikTok feed refreshes!
Best viewed after midnight, the shower appeared to radiate from near Orion’s club (yes, that constellation with the belt). 💫 The American Meteor Society noted this year’s display featured particularly bright "fireballs" – nature’s version of Instagram-worthy sparklers.
Pro Stargazing Tips
1. Escape city lights (your phone’s night mode won’t cut it) 2. Let your eyes adjust for 30 mins – no peeking at screens! 3. Look toward Orion’s upraised arm 🔭
Fun fact: These meteors are actually cosmic crumbs from Halley’s Comet! The next chance to catch them? Mark your calendars for May 2024’s Eta Aquarids – same comet, different Earth orbit intersection. 🚀
