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Halley's Comet Debris To Create Orionid Meteor Shower Peak This Week

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The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, is set to peak this week. Observers can expect to see up to 20 "shooting stars" per hour during the peak on the night of October 21-22, 2026. This celestial event will be visible in North America and mid-northern latitudes. AI

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Halley's Comet Debris To Create Orionid Meteor Shower Peak This Week

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of

    Each Monday, I pick North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky

    Halley’s Comet causes the Orionid meteor shower, which peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22, 2026. Here’s when and how to see up to 20 “shooting stars” per hour.

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