ComanderZhabikKlavik 3,099 October 20, 2024 Share October 20, 2024 Orionid Meteor Shower 2024. Information taken from this site: https://starwalk.space/en/news/orionid-meteor-shower-how-and-when-to-see Orionids are considered a major meteor shower. They are active from October 2 to November 7, producing their peak rates of meteors around October 21. On this day, the average number of meteors is approximately 20 per hour, which is more than any other meteor showers of October and even November produce. Meteor shower in Orion The radiant point of the Orionids is located in the constellation Orion, to the north of the bright star Betelgeuse. However, Orionid meteors can appear all over the sky, flying at the speed of 66 kilometers per second. In comparison, the speed of the Perseid meteors is 59 kilometers per second. Orionid meteors aren’t the fastest, but they keep their place at the top of the list Orionid meteor shower: where to see The Orionids are observable in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Look for the Orionids from 45 to 90 degrees away from the radiant (in the constellation Orion). From this perspective, they appear more glowy and longer than if you’d look directly at a radiant point. Best time to view the Orionid meteor shower 2024 The peak activity of the meteor shower occurs between midnight and dawn on October 21. This year, the peak happens alongside the 83%-illuminated Moon. The Moon shines in the Taurus constellation, right beside Orion, where the meteor shower radiates from. Unfortunately, the moonlight is likely to obscure most of the meteors. Nevertheless, you can attempt to spot a few meteors around 2 a.m. local time, when the meteor shower’s radiant reaches its highest point in the sky. 1 T-90 tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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