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21 Oct 202221 October 2022Last updated at 14:04commentsView Comments (24)Luis Argerich/NASAThis streak from the Orionids was taken from the Mercedes Observatory, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The dome of yellowish light is light pollution from the big city of Buenos Aires about 100km awayOne of nature's biggest firework displays - the Orionid meteor shower - is taking place on Friday. Nasa describes the space-show as "one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year". With around 20 meteors zooming through the skies each hour, going at speeds of 148,000 miles per hour, the Orionids are said to be one of the most impressive events in the sky's calendar. In 2022, the Orionid meteor shower will last from 2 October until 7 November, peaking on Friday, 21 October. What we'll be able to see in the sky will be weather dependent, but if you miss the shower at its peak, it'll continue over the coming days so you should get a glimpse of a shooting star or two!More space stories
How the James Webb telescope found a 'dusty star' Nasa Moon mission has a new launch date Meteors, meteorites, asteroids and comets - what's the difference?What causes the Orionid meteor shower? Getty ImagesCan you spot the shooting star? This photo was taken during the Orionid meteor shower in China The Orionid meteor shower happens 60 miles up in space, when the Earth moves though a cloud of thousands and thousands of clumps of space rock. These clumps of rock are actually bits left behind by the famous Halley's Comet, which is only visible from Earth about once every 75 years.Digital Vision.The meteors that form the Orionids are leftovers from Halley's Comet. The comet was last visible from Earth in 1986 and won't return until 2061! Looking to the sky from Earth, the meteors appear to come from the direction of the Orion constellation, which is how they got their name. When space rocks hit the Moon, they make craters, but when they collide with Earth they burn up as they enter the atmosphere, giving them their bright lights. The Orionids are known to be really fast meteors, travelling at a speed of around 41 miles per second!More space stories
Astronaut and her Barbie answer questions from space! Meet the latest space crew heading to the ISS Nasa mission successfully changed path of asteroidHow can I see the Orionid Meteor Shower?Getty ImagesYou can see the Orion constellation in the top-right of this picture taken in Portelet Bay, Jersey The best place to see the Orionid meteor shower (or any meteor shower for that matter), is somewhere dark, away from light, and with the Moon out of your line of sight. Try and find a wide open space away from tall buildings or trees, and with as little light as possible - the more of the sky you can see, the better! The best time to spot the meteors is between midnight and sunrise on the morning of 22 October, so you're either going to have to go to bed really late or wake up really early to get the best view. You should be able to see Orionids with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars might also help you out.Top tips for budding stargazersGetty ImagesYou won't need a telescope like this to see the Orionid Meteor Shower - you should be able to see it with the naked eye 1. Wrap up warm! 2. Turn off all the lights around you. 3. Be patient - it might take a little while to see something special! 4. You'll need to wait for a bit for your eyes to adjust to the darkness. 5. What else can you see? Write down your observations! Good luck, meteor spotters!More like this
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07:45Did anyone see this Meteor Shower? 0 CCrazy Climbing Chameleon
16:59to SparklingChocolateKitten"Did anyone see this Meteor Shower? "Crazy Climbing Chameleon replied: I did!?Chameleon ?
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19:21 21 OctI have Autism so I'm sensitive to loud noises. Does it make a noise?0PPengwin
19:58 21 Octto Crazy Climbing Chameleon"I have Autism so I'm sensitive to loud noises. Does it make a noise?"Pengwin replied: No none0More replies (1)downCCrazy Climbing Chameleon
19:20 21 OctWhat time is it?0Ttree_top_09
17:53 21 Octim an astronomy geek, i love space! i will defo be looking out for the meteor shower! xxx0EElla
16:50 21 OctI'm gonna watch it tonight!!0Ttree_top_09
17:52 21 Octto Ella"I'm gonna watch it tonight!!"tree_top_09 replied: same!0Ccrazy-karate-girl
14:39 21 OctWaw I hope I get to see one. But I don’t think I will be able to see one. Because I have street lights.0SSparklingChocolateKitten
15:26 21 Octto crazy-karate-girl"Waw I hope I get to see one. But I don’t think I will be able to see one. Because I have street lights."SparklingChocolateKitten replied: Oh no!I have street lights but they are at the bottom of my hill! 0E
Ella
10:39 21 OctWoah, I hope I get to see one!0EElla
16:50 21 Octto Ella"Woah, I hope I get to see one!"Ella replied: My name is Ella and that's my username btw0More replies (1)downSslimemermaid
09:17 21 OctStars ?0Sslimemermaid
10:38 21 Octto slimemermaid"Stars ?"slimemermaid replied: 0GGreenBug101
09:05 21 OctThis is amazing! I am definitely going to try it!0Mmistydragon
08:03 21 OctI would love to see this, it feels like it is on your face.0DDark Wolf
08:00 21 Octcool0SSparklingChocolateKitten
07:51 21 OctOoh, I’ll definitely be looking!I don’t go to sleep until 12ish or later! 0S