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How to see Orionid Meteor shower on 21 October


Orionids peak around 20-21 October usually, where up to twenty meteors can be visible every hour. They aren’t the only meteor shower home to this month however, as the Draconids peaked around 7-8 October.

...But let’s get back to the Orionid meteor shower. First of all, why is the shower called Orionid? Well, I can tell you that oreos and a cup of tea have nothing to do with it..