21/10/2023
Starting tonight 10 pm,set your alarms
until the early morning of Oct. 22 , sky gazers, as the Orionid meteor shower is set to peak on that day.
Dubbed the most beautiful shower by NASA, the Orionid meteor shower happens every year in mid-October when the Earth intercepts the path of dust particles expelled by Halley's Comet which orbits the sun every 76 years.
It is considered one of the most spectacular celestial events as Orionids are known for their brightness and speed. They travel fast at about 148,000 mph (66 km/s) into Earth's atmosphere, leaving a glowing trail that lasts for several seconds to minutes.
This speed also enables Orionid meteors to make fireballs with their prolonged explosions of light, according to NASA. At times, the meteors are also mistaken for shooting stars.
Source: Philippine Star