10/19/2025
“No more counting dollars, we’ll be counting stars!”
If the sky is clear, the Orionids are always a good show!
🚨 Space Event Alert! Shooting Stars Are Coming 👇🏻
On the night of October 21-22, the Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak activity. The Orionids are fragments of Halley’s Comet, which Earth passes through every October. As these tiny comet bits slam into our atmosphere at around 41 miles per second, they produce swift, bright meteors that can leave glowing trails—some lasting several seconds.
Often dubbed “the best meteor shower of Fall,” the Orionids typically produce 15–25 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, the peak coincides with a new moon, which means the moonlight won't interfere, and you can spot even the faint meteors under dark skies.
The best viewing is after midnight, when Orion rises higher in the sky, making it easier to spot the brighter fireballs.
🌌 Viewing Tips:
🔸Head to a dark, rural location far from city lights.
🔸Lie back and scan as much of the sky as possible—no telescope or binoculars needed.
🔸Arrive 30 minutes early to allow your eyes to adapt to the darkness.
🔸Be patient—you could see a meteor every few minutes during the peak!
