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How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet

How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet
NYT Science Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Katrina Miller 1 min read
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An Orionid meteor as seen from Sirente Velino Regional Park in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2020.

An Orionid meteor as seen from Sirente Velino Regional Park in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2020.
Halley (ORG) Sirente Velino Regional Park (LOCATION) Abruzzo (LOCATION) Italy (LOCATION)
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