According to asianews.network, observers can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak, providing that the skies are clear and dark.

The Orionids are caused by debris from Halley’s Comet which pass through the inner solar system every 76 years. When the comet passes close to the Sun, it heats up before releasing dust and gas particles. These particles then spread out into a stream that the Earth passes through each year in October.

The dust particles collide with atmosphere, causing them to burn up and creating the bright streaks of light that are seen as meteors.

The website noted that the Orionids are named after the constellation Orion because the meteors appear to radiate from a point near the constellation’s bright star, Betelgeuse.

For those keen to witness the Orionids meteor shower, Vietnamese observers don’t require special equipment. Indeed, it is suggested that they simply head to places that have an unobstructed view of the sky.

Source: VOV