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Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, with experts saying early risers could see a meteor every few minutes

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How to catch the peak of the Orionid meteor shower this week
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Summary

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. ABC reports that experts suggest people willing to get up early will be rewarded with a meteor every few minutes during the shower. BBC reports that, clear skies permitting, skygazers in the UK could spot as many as 10 to 20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks.

This continues an earlier story: Orionid meteor shower expected to peak October 21-22

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  1. ABC

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    ABC reports that experts suggest anyone braving the early wake-up to watch this week's Orionid meteor shower will be rewarded with a meteor every few minutes.

  2. BBC

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    BBC reports that, clear skies permitting, skygazers in the UK could spot as many as 10 to 20 meteors per hour as the Orionid shower peaks this week.

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