Hundreds of shooting stars are expected to be visible this week as the Orionid meteor shower puts on its annual show.
The Orionid meteor shower occurs roughly every October 2 to November 7, when Earth is passing through a stream of debris left behind by the most famous comet out there: Comet Halley.
The shower gets its name from Orion because it appears to a originate from a point in the constellation, and NASA deems it one of the most beautiful showers of the year.
Though the shower lasts for a few weeks, peak viewing is expected to take place at around midnight on Wednesday, October 21, with the meteors best visible from a dark site. As many as 25 shooting stars could be visible per hour during the peak period.
