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"Orionids Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Celestial Show to Catch This Weekend"
astronomy2 years ago

"Orionids Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Celestial Show to Catch This Weekend"

The Orionids meteor shower, resulting from Earth passing through the dust and particles of Halley's Comet, will peak this weekend, offering a chance to witness one of the most stunning celestial events of the year. The meteor shower, often mistaken for shooting stars, leaves light trails and can produce bright fireballs. This year, the Orionids will be at their best during the pre-dawn hours of October 21 and 22. No equipment is needed to view the show, but allowing your eyes to adjust to the dark and finding a dark, open area will enhance the experience.

Rare celestial event: Venus passes through Beehive Cluster tonight.
astronomy2 years ago

Rare celestial event: Venus passes through Beehive Cluster tonight.

Venus will pass over the Beehive Cluster, a star cluster located in the constellation of Cancer, from Monday to Wednesday this week. The Beehive Cluster is a swarm of around 1,000 stars, stretching about three times the size of a full moon. The spectacle will be visible to the unaided eye, but clearer with a telescope or binoculars. The Beehive Cluster is one of the closest star clusters to our solar system and includes yellowish tinted stars which are red giants and blue main sequence stars. Stargazers should look north towards Castor and Pollux in Gemini and southeast for Cancer to spot the Beehive Cluster.