The Orionid meteor shower, which has been active since early October, is approaching full force this week. According to NASA , the Orionid shower is "one of the most beautiful showers of the year," with the agency noting the extraterrestrial objects "are known for their brightness and for their speed." Meteor showers occur when debris from comets, asteroids or other space rocks burn up upon entry into earth's atmosphere, creating a collection of "shooting star" visuals across the night sky. Ahead of the galactic show, get up to speed on how to watch, when to watch, and what you might see at the Orionid meteor shower's peak. The yearly meteor shower known as the Orionids takes place every year in October and November and peaks around same time each year in late October. Unique to the Orioni

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