Andre Hartslief
This favorite of all space phenomena was Last Seen In 1986, but it’s coming around this week not to return for many years.
So, where, how and when to see this phenomenal shooting stars show?
While the spectacle runs from October 2 through November 7, the best night to watch for the myriad of shooting stars from the Orionid meteor is Monday through Tuesday, October 21 and 22, 2019.
The best time will be after midnight when your location will be on the nightside of Earth. A lawn chair or deckchair is perfect for watching meteor showers, though the best advice is always to wrap up warm. Then let your eyes adjust to the dark and just watch the night sky (in this case, look generally southeast towards Orion).
Whatever you do don’t stop looking, and absolutely do not look at your smartphone. Its white light will instantly kill your night vision.
I heard it only came around once every 80 years. so either I heard wrong, or I really suck at math…
I will still be at my PC at midnight so I will make sure to walk out onto my porch and see what I can find up in the sky
It’s 1 am. unfortunately too many clouds, I couldn’t see a thing.
Haley’s comet is one with a 76 year periodicity. It would not make any appearance for a long time. Please recheck the facts.
I never publish something unresearched, and I suggest you check your facts since tonight’s the night it’s all happening. SOURCE: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1193463/Orionids-2019-watch-Comet-Halley-fireballs-October-Orionid-meteor-shower-tonight
The meteor shower associated with the comet is fine. But the headline says Halley’s comet appears again this week. Comet’s debris lighting up the sky with fireballs is not the same as the comet appearing.
Great, Mohan, so, I should have written:”Not Halley’s Comet but its debris lighting up the sky with fireballs appearing tonight.” My humble apologies for the inconvenience.
Thanks for taking it in the right spirit. Article was really clear and it was just the headline. I have done some silly typo errors in the headline in the past. Wish we have the edit option after a post is published.
Look to the sky! Mark Twain was born when the comet appeared and died when the comet appeared again!
As usual, the titbits you share are a source of wonder and have been a wellspring for wisdom and waggishness for a broad range of diverse historical figures and colorful characters. Thank you for that, Doc.
you bet, part of inspiration is starting from an interesting point – that is what you provided.
Sounds great, if we have no clouds, thanks!
Youré welcome Carol, I hope you get to see it.