Its one of the most impressive shows that we can see here on Earth. Bits and pieces of rock flying though space interacting with our atmosphere, creating small balls of fire. No matter how many meteor showers you have seen, it always seems different.
We are treated two weekends before Halloween to a marvelous sight, the Orionid Meteor Shower. Despite the last visit from Haleys Comet 26 years ago, rocks and dust that will produce this weekends event are remnants from the famous comet.
The Orionids last from October 17th to the 25th. However, the time from Saturday night though early Sunday morning, will be the shower's peak. A time frame lasting midnight Sunday through dawn should produce 25 meteors per hour. However, the only drawback will be a 1/4 full, waxing crecent moon. Therefore, some of the meteors will be dimmed, if not impossible to see with the naked eye.
For best viewing, make sure to get as far away from city lights as possible. Have some hot cocoa handy and enjoy!
Yes, the weather here in the Brazos Valley will be perfect for viewing as the sky should remain crystal clear.
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