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When you wish upon a star! Orionid meteor shower set for this week

2017-10-20 10:34 GMT+8
 
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1 / 4   On October 21, the dazzling Orionid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky. /Photo from CCTV news

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2 / 4   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

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3 / 4   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

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4 / 4   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

 
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