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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brittney Donovan

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's when to catch a glimpse

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on the evening of 21 October, 2024, in one of the strongest displays of shooting stars this year - (iStock/ Getty Images)

Stargazers will have the chance to witness the Orionid meteor shower’s peak this week, though a bright moon will limit visibility until after it sets late at night.

The Orionids peak during mid-October each year and are considered one of the most beautiful showers of the year. They are one of two major annual meteor showers created by space dust from Halley’s comet.

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