The Orionid Meteor Shower is actually the result of debris associated with Halley's Comet. When Earth collides with this stream of dust and rocks during its orbit, a meteor shower occurs.
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The meteors originate from the constellation Orion, hence the name Orionids.
The Orionid Meteor Shower event began last Thursday, October 2.
The best view can be obtained on the night of October 21-22 this year.
The end of September and the beginning of October are always special for astronomy lovers because this is the time when the Orionid Meteor Shower begins. This annual astronomical event has started this year too on Thursday, October 2, and will be seen throughout the month of October. Its peak, i.e. the time of maximum meteor shower, will be in the third week of October. NASA and astronomers say that the Orionid Meteor Shower will give viewers a wonderful experience with clear skies in 2025.
The Orionid Meteor Shower is actually the result of debris from Halley's Comet. When Earth, as it orbits, collides with this stream of dust and rocks, a meteor shower occurs. It is named "Orionid" because these meteors appear to emanate from the constellation Orion (which means "hunter" in Hindi).
According to NASA , the Orionids' peak this year will be on the night of October 21-22, when viewers can expect to see 20 to 25 meteors per hour under clear skies. The meteor shower is active annually from around late September to early November, but October is considered the clearest and most beautiful.
The best time to view it is from midnight until early morning. Experts say that if you go to a dark location away from city lights and look towards the Orion constellation in the clear sky, the experience can be even better. No special equipment is needed; you can see it with the naked eye.
Interestingly, the Orionids travel at a very high speed, reaching approximately 66 kilometers per second, causing many of the meteors to leave behind a dazzling trail. Sometimes, these meteors also exhibit green and blue flashes, adding to the spectacular view.
So if you're particularly interested in witnessing this kind of activity, don't miss this show in October 2025. The Orionid Meteor Shower is a natural spectacle that occurs only once a year, and its beauty is sure to be remembered.
