Watch the Orionid meteor shower Thursday from 4am
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Thursday morning; expect a meteor about every 4 to 5 minutes in dark skies.
The best time to watch is 4am on the east coast or 6am on the west coast. The Moon is almost full, but it will be below the horizon by early morning.
Look toward the northern sky just below Orion's belt. The shower is produced by debris from Halley's comet.
In dark skies, you can see a meteor about every 4-5 minutes. The shower continues until early November, but Thursday is the peak night.
Why it mattersThe Orionid meteor shower is one of the year's most active celestial events, visible each October from Earth as it passes through Halley's comet debris.
AustraliaAustralian stargazers can watch the meteor shower Thursday morning before dawn from most parts of the country.
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