The Orionids Peak Tonight And Tomorrow

The Leftovers of Halley’s Comet will Put On A Show

The Orionids, which usually produce 20 meteors/hour and peaks on October 21st into the 22nd.  This shower is from the debris of Halley’s comet and puts on one of the best shows.  The dimmer meteors will be more difficult to see this year due to the nearly full moon light.  Unfortunately due to the weather we are forecast to not be able to see these too well or at all. I have noticed when that is predicted I still get a good view, the weather changes that much fortunately for Delaware. 

The Orionids start the beginning of October into November, when the earth passes through the remnants of the trails left behind by Halley’s comet. During the peak mornings of the 21st and 22nd, the moon phase in its last quarter will interfere with the show, but you will be able to see the brighter meteors. You can use the Star Tracker app to see where the radiant is but it will come from the constellation Orion.