The 2009 Orionid Meteor Shower
Monday, October 19, 2009 - 13:21
in Astronomy & Space
Caused by debris from Halley's Comet, the 2009 Orionid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday, Oct. 21st, and forecasters say it could be an unusually good show.
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