On October 21, the dazzling Orionid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky. /Photo from CCTV news

It’s not just known for its streaks of shooting stars, but it may also accidentally surprise spectators with a single exceptionally bright star that burns brighter than all the others. /Photo from CCTV news

It is expected to be visible every year from around October 2 through November 7, when the Earth passes debris from Halley’s Comet, which last visited Earth in 1986. /Photo from CCTV news

The best time to catch the Orionid meteor shower this year is from 2 am to early morning on October 21. During that time, you might see 10 to 20 meteors per hour at peak. /Photo from CCTV news