Get ready to level up your stargazing game! This week, the annual Orionid meteor shower lit up autumn skies around the globe 🌠.
According to the American Meteor Society (AMS) and NASA, the show hit its peak between October 21 and 22. Skywatchers under clear, dark skies counted around 20 to 25 meteors per hour, many of them bright and fast. These shooting stars seem to burst from a point near the border of the Orion and Gemini constellations—talk about precision choreography in the night sky!
Whether you were lying on a rooftop or camping under remote horizons, the Orionids offered a flash of cosmic fireworks. Here’s what made this year’s display special:
- Peak performance: Oct 21–22, 20–25 meteors/hr
- Speedy streaks: Bright and fast meteor trails
- Radiant point: Near the Orion–Gemini border
Don’t worry if you missed it this time—grab a spot away from city lights next autumn and stay tuned for the next annual show. Until then, keep looking up! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
