{"id":116873,"date":"2024-10-22T00:41:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116873"},"modified":"2024-10-22T00:41:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:41:47","slug":"orionids-meteor-shower-will-peak-tonight-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116873","title":{"rendered":"Orionids Meteor Shower Will Peak Tonight\u2014Here\u2019s What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"topline-heading\">Topline<\/h2>\n<p>One of the \u201cmost beautiful\u201d meteor showers this year will peak tonight, according to NASA, giving viewers a chance to see debris from Halley\u2019s comet, which won\u2019t return to the solar system for nearly 50 years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-0\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\">The Orionids seen in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>Future Publishing via Getty Images<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Key Facts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"key-facts\">\n<div class=\"key-facts-element\">\n<p>The Orionids meteor shower started in late September and will last until Nov. 22, though the event will reach its peak Monday night and continue through Tuesday morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" aria-label=\"according\">according<\/a> to NASA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"key-facts-element\">\n<p>The meteor shower <a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/meteors-meteorites\/orionids\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/meteors-meteorites\/orionids\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/meteors-meteorites\/orionids\/\" aria-label=\"originates\">originates<\/a> from Halley\u2019s comet, which sheds ice and dust into space as it returns to the inner solar system, resulting in the Orionids meteor shower in October and the Eta Aquarids in May.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"key-facts-element\">\n<p>Meteors during the Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, according to NASA, as they travel at about 148,000 miles per hour into Earth\u2019s atmosphere while leaving behind glowing \u201ctrains,\u201d or incandescent bits of debris that lasts for several seconds or minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"key-facts-element\">\n<p>Halley\u2019s comet, discovered in 1705, last appeared in the U.S. in 1986 and won\u2019t be seen again until 2061.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: <\/em><\/strong><em>We\u2019re launching text message alerts so you&#8217;ll always know the biggest stories shaping the day\u2019s headlines. Text \u201cAlerts\u201d to (201) 335-0739 or sign up <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/joinsubtext.com\/forbes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/joinsubtext.com\/forbes\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/joinsubtext.com\/forbes\" aria-label=\"here\"><em data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/joinsubtext.com\/forbes\">here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">What\u2019s The Best Way To See The Meteor Shower?<\/h2>\n<p>No telescopes are required to see the Orionids, while NASA <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/Watch_the_Skies\/tag\/orionid-meteor-shower\/\" aria-label=\"recommends\">recommends<\/a> finding an area away from light pollution and lying on your back with your feet facing southeast. While looking up, it will take less than 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust before you can start seeing meteors, according to NASA, which suggests looking for \u201cprolonged explosions of light.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Where Can I See The Meteor Shower?<\/h2>\n<p>The Orionids will be visible after midnight and will likely last until dawn, according to NASA. The agency\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustream.tv\/channel\/nasa-msfc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.ustream.tv\/channel\/nasa-msfc\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:http:\/\/www.ustream.tv\/channel\/nasa-msfc\" aria-label=\"livestream\">livestream<\/a> of the meteor shower starting at 10 p.m. EDT. If the weather is clear in Huntsville, Orionids will likely be shown as early as 11:30 p.m., the agency said.<\/p>\n<p><fbs-ad position=\"inread\" progressive=\"\" ad-id=\"article-0-inread\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Key Background<\/h2>\n<p>Celestial events have become visible multiple times in recent weeks. The largest supermoon\u2014about 14% larger than the typical full moon\u2014of the year emerged last week, while two comets remain in the night sky. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/17\/comet-seen-once-every-80000-years-passes-over-earth-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/17\/comet-seen-once-every-80000-years-passes-over-earth-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/17\/comet-seen-once-every-80000-years-passes-over-earth-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" aria-label=\"Tsuchinshan-ATLAS\" rel=\"noopener\">Tsuchinshan-ATLAS<\/a> comet, which NASA estimates won\u2019t become visible from Earth for another 80,000 years, traveled across the sky last week, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/18\/a-halloween-comet-could-be-visible-during-the-day-next-week-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/18\/a-halloween-comet-could-be-visible-during-the-day-next-week-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/18\/a-halloween-comet-could-be-visible-during-the-day-next-week-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" aria-label=\"ATLAS comet\" rel=\"noopener\">ATLAS comet<\/a> is expected to reach its closest point to Earth later this week. Escalating activity on the sun\u2019s surface has also increased the likelihood of seeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/21\/northern-lights-update-these-states-have-a-chance-to-see-aurora-borealis-tonight\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/21\/northern-lights-update-these-states-have-a-chance-to-see-aurora-borealis-tonight\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/21\/northern-lights-update-these-states-have-a-chance-to-see-aurora-borealis-tonight\/\" aria-label=\"northern lights\" rel=\"noopener\">northern lights<\/a> in the U.S., and NASA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/DT0FG7CS1Tg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/DT0FG7CS1Tg\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/DT0FG7CS1Tg\" aria-label=\"expects\">expects<\/a> more opportunities through 2025 and into early 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-2 link-embed--long-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/18\/a-halloween-comet-could-be-visible-during-the-day-next-week-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"A \u2018Halloween Comet\u2019 Could Be Visible During The Day This Week\u2014Here\u2019s How To See It\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/18\/a-halloween-comet-could-be-visible-during-the-day-next-week-heres-how-to-see-it\/\"><span class=\"link-embed__info\"><span class=\"link-embed__provider\">Forbes<\/span><span class=\"link-embed__title\">A \u2018Halloween Comet\u2019 Could Be Visible During The Day This Week\u2014Here\u2019s How To See It<\/span><small class=\"link-embed__byline\">By <span class=\"link-embed__author\">Ty Roush<\/span><\/small><\/span><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail-wrapper\"><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail allow-inline-style\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/specials-images.forbesimg.com\/imageserve\/67164f2513e7aad4454f4497\/960x0.jpg?cropX1=0&amp;cropX2=1768&amp;cropY1=3&amp;cropY2=998);\"\/><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-4 link-embed--long-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/17\/comet-seen-once-every-80000-years-passes-over-earth-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Comet Seen Once Every 80,000 Years Passes Over Earth Tonight\u2014Here\u2019s How To See It\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/17\/comet-seen-once-every-80000-years-passes-over-earth-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it\/\"><span class=\"link-embed__info\"><span class=\"link-embed__provider\">Forbes<\/span><span class=\"link-embed__title\">Comet Seen Once Every 80,000 Years Passes Over Earth Tonight\u2014Here\u2019s How To See It<\/span><small class=\"link-embed__byline\">By <span class=\"link-embed__author\">Ty Roush<\/span><\/small><\/span><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail-wrapper\"><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail allow-inline-style\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/specials-images.forbesimg.com\/imageserve\/67115334cba6a5c3f00d89ca\/960x0.jpg?cropX1=0&amp;cropX2=1458&amp;cropY1=103&amp;cropY2=922);\"\/><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/10\/21\/a-meteor-shower-caused-by-halleys-comet-will-peak-tonight-heres-how-to-watch\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topline One of the \u201cmost beautiful\u201d meteor showers this year will peak tonight, according to NASA, giving viewers a chance to see debris from Halley\u2019s comet, which won\u2019t return to &hellip; 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