"The Orionid shower is made up of particles from Halley's Comet burning in the atmosphere as Earth's orbit intersects the comet's path, according to NASA. This year, NASA says the view of the meteor shower will be spectacular. The Orionid shower gets its name the constellation Orion, which it appears alongside. For stargazers wondering where to look, Griffith Observatory says to keep your eyes on Orion's raised club."
"This is thanks to the new moon, which cuts down on natural light though unfortunately not L.A.'s widespread light pollution. The darker the skies, the more visible the meteors will be to the naked eye. Orionids are known to leave glowing trails that can last seconds or even minutes due to their astounding speed 41 miles a second, according to the American Meteor Society."
The Orionid meteor shower originates from Halley's Comet particles burning in Earth's atmosphere when Earth's orbit intersects the comet's path. Peak viewing days are Monday and Tuesday, aided by a new moon that reduces natural light but still affected by Los Angeles light pollution. Orionids travel about 41 miles per second and can leave glowing trails lasting seconds or even minutes. The radiant appears near Orion's raised club, with meteors often coming from the southeast in early morning hours until about 2 a.m. Dark locations such as Malibu Creek State Park and Topanga State Park provide better views; Griffith Observatory's public lawn is closed until late November but the viewing deck remains open.
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