The Orionid meteor shower will peak in 2026, offering Maryland skywatchers a chance to see debris from Halley's Comet. The annual event occurs when Earth passes through the comet's dust trail, producing fast meteors that radiate from the constellation Orion.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 to Light Up Maryland Skies With Halley's Comet Debris
The Orionid meteor shower will peak in 2026, offering Maryland skywatchers a chance to see debris from Halley's Comet. The annual event occurs when Earth passes through the comet's dust trail, producing fast meteors that radiate from the constellation Orion.
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