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Halley's Comet Shooting Stars (Orionids)
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Every October, Earth crashes into the dust trail left behind by the legendary Comet Halley. You will see fast, bright shooting stars burning up 50 miles high!
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WHERE TO LOOK
Look East towards the constellation Orion after 10:30 PM.
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HOW MANY YOU'LL SEE
1 shooting star every 2–3 minutes
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STARGAZER PRO-TIP
Lie flat on a blanket away from streetlights; give your eyes 15 minutes to adjust without looking at your phone!
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TONIGHT'S BACKYARD SKY & SHOOTING STAR SIMULATOR
Real-time moon phase, stargazing clarity rating, and interactive shooting star canvas.
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Click sky above to launch a shooting star
Interactive Stargazer Engine
TONIGHT'S SKY RATING
GREAT CLARITY
8.5 / 10
Backyard Viewing Index
Faint crescent moon leaves crystal dark skies for spotting shooting stars and bright planets!
CURRENT MOON PHASE
Waxing Crescent
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18% bright
Dark nights = more visible shooting stars!
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Look up tonight: Venus and Jupiter are blazing in the dawn sky, and satellites pass overhead every 15 minutes!
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