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Orionids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Look to the skies tonight and search for shooting stars.

 

The Orionids Meteor Shower peaks tonight — Saturday, Oct. 20, into the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 20.

For more information, check out this article on the October meteor shower.

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Tips For Watching a Meteor Shower

The EarthSky website offered the following tips for watching meteor showers.

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  • Bring a blanket or reclining chair
  • Pack a thermos with a hot drink
  • Dress warmly
  • Bring binoculars

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Interested in astronomy? Check out Aaron Turner's blogs on space, stars and all thing cosmic.

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