Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars

The Orionid meteor shower peaks on October 21-22, bringing tiny shards of Halley's Comet into collision with Earth's atmosphere to create fiery streaks in the sky. This event is a great opportunity for sky-watchers to spot shooting stars, with the potential for 10 to 20 meteors per hour under perfect dark sky conditions. Sky-watchers should look for a location with minimal moonlight to maximize their viewing experience, as the waxing gibbous moon may interfere with the show. The peak viewing time offers a chance to see the remnants of Halley's Comet in action, a comet that will not return to the inner solar system until 2061.