The Orionids, an annual meteor shower created by the debris of Halley’s Comet, has officially begun, offering skywatchers a chance to witness

A bright comet may be incoming, but another more famous cosmic snowball has long left its mark on the inner solar system. This week sees the beginning of an annual meteor shower called the Orionids, which is caused by the world’s most famous space rock — Halley’s comet.

Halley’s Comet is still leaving its mark on our solar system as one of the most well-known celestial bodies or space rocks. September 26 marked the start of the annual Orionids meteor shower—an event caused by Halley’s Comet—and with the peak night a few weeks out,

The annual Orionid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, has begun. This spectacular display, caused by debris from the famous Halley’s Comet, offers skywatchers the chance to witness dozens of meteors streaking across the night sky.

The Orinioids meteor shower starts tonight and here are some tips to get the best view of the Halleys Comet Meteor shower.

The same rule applies to everything. Objects in our vicinity, including Earth itself, need to be moving at around 67,000 mph to avoid plunging into the sun. (The speed varies inversely with distance.) There’s no way for clouds of debris to just hang around, waiting for Earth to pass through them.

The Orionids meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, begins on September 26 and runs through November 22. The peak night is expected between October 20 and October 21. Observers are advised to find dark skies away from urban light pollution for the best viewing experience.