CNN —If you are looking for a spectacular show this weekend, look up to find the Orionid meteor shower shining bright through Saturday and Sunday night.
This weekend, the moon will be in its first quarter phase and will set near midnight, according to the American Meteor Society.
If possible, it is ideal to get away from light pollution and find a spot with a clear view of the dark sky, King said.
In early May, Earth passes through a different section of Halley’s orbit trail, resulting in the meteor shower known as the Eta Aquariids.
From 2006 to 2009, the Orionids saw anywhere between 50 to 75 meteors per hour, according to the American Meteor Society.
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