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Orionid Meteor Shower: Best Time For Canadians Was Early Mondy
orionid meteor shower
orionid meteor shower
The Orionid meteor shower is right in it’s peak as the cold weather approaches us. The bright lights in the sky, shooting from side to side, will be visible for the next day or two. Bright moon light, or bad weather, will not make it so that this meteor shower is unable to be seen. This meteor shower should be bright and vibrant for those that want to have a good stargazing experience.
“In the darker hours, look towards [the constellation] Orion the hunter, generally in the southeast sky” and it will appear that meteors are coming from Orion’s club, said Colin Haig, vice-president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
The best time for viewing this meteor shower is between 1AM and dawn. This is when you will be able to see the most activity in the sky. This is true throughout all time zones. Even though there is going to be bright moonlight, you will most likely be able to see the bright streaks of these meteors against the radiance of the full moon.
Unfortunately, the brightness of the full moon will make the meteors difficult to see for most Canadians.
This meteor shower usually produces about 20 shooting stars an hour, but with the bright moon and city lights, one may be seeing closer to 10 an hour. Make sure that you bundle up in some warm clothes as the weather is getting a bit colder this time of year. This meteor shower should be a fun one!
On The Web:
La Times
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