Orionid meteor shower peaks in late October across both hemispheres

The Orionid meteor shower peaked between 21 and 23 October, giving sky-watchers around the world a spectacular show. The meteors came from debris left by Halley's Comet as Earth passed through it. People in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres could watch without any special equipment. The best time to look was between midnight and dawn, when the Orion constellation was highest in the sky. Experts advised finding a dark place away from city lights. Eyes needed about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness before the meteors became easy to spot. The Orionids are known for being especially fast and bright compared to other showers. Meteors appeared across the whole sky, not just near the Orion constellation.