The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7 every year thanks to debris from Halley’s comet, peaked early Thursday.
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Skygazers flocked to social media to share their photos with the hashtags #Orionids and #OrionidMeteorShower. Here are some of our favorites:
1. @mr_supermole, Instagram
2. @sams.on.adventures, Instagram
3. @hols07, Instagram
4. @KaraWithLove, Twitter
Saw the Orionid meteor shower tonight. Best I’ve ever seen one. #Orionid #meteorshower #OrionidMeteorShower pic.twitter.com/yHTMdzOfdw
— K.A.T. (@KaraWithLove) October 20, 2021
5. @jolilula, Instagram
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