The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7 every year thanks to debris from Halley's Comet, peaked early Tuesday, offering stunning light displays.
Skygazers flocked to social media to share their meteor photos. Here are some of our favorites:
2. Mount Kan-Irag, Philippines
Photo by @alfa_almz, Instagram
1. Belmont, New South Wales, Australia
Photo by @mickloxleyphotography, Instagram
3. South Bend, Indiana
Photo by @wsbt, Instagram
4. Manitoba, Canada
Photo by @kyrajames, Instagram
5. Washington state
Photo by Kevin Roylance Photography, Facebook
6. Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Photo by @cindy_with_a_camera, Instagram
7. Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Photo by @toddandshane, Instagram