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The Orionids (Orionid Meteor Shower)

Trevp666

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The Orionids meteor shower peak tonight and tomorrow night (20th and 21st October).
I'm hoping for a break in the clouds tonight but the best time to view them is early morning here in the UK.
"Although the peak will be in the early hours of Thursday morning, after which the meteors will wane, you should still be able glimpse a few through the rest of the month when weather conditions and the Moon phase are better for getting a good look."

We are currently under a Hunters Moon so it will be quite bright in the sky, which isn't helpful.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-58972736
 
The Orionids meteor shower peak tonight and tomorrow night (20th and 21st October).
I'm hoping for a break in the clouds tonight but the best time to view them is early morning here in the UK.
"Although the peak will be in the early hours of Thursday morning, after which the meteors will wane, you should still be able glimpse a few through the rest of the month when weather conditions and the Moon phase are better for getting a good look."

We are currently under a Hunters Moon so it will be quite bright in the sky, which isn't helpful.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-58972736
Its absolutely pissing down here atm, so not much chance of seeing anything :(
 
oops forgot to remind about this for 2022 - if you have clear skies you might still spot some for the next few nights.
 
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