"Stargazers Prepare: Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks this Weekend"

The Orionid Meteor Shower, originating from Halley's Comet, will peak on October 21, offering skygazers the best chance to see the meteors in action. Known for their speed and brightness, the Orionids can produce colorful streaks of light and fireballs. However, cloud cover may hinder visibility in many regions of the US on the night of peak activity. Those in Southern California, the Southwest, southern Plains, mid-Atlantic, and the Southeast have a better sky-gazing forecast. The meteor shower will continue to be active into November but will be harder to spot toward the end of October due to the full Hunter's Moon.