You dont have to be a Geek to be thrilled watching the sky full of meteor showers and falling star, that too with naked eye.
No telescope, binoculars needed.
Meteor shower to fill weekend skies - BBC News
The sky will be filled with shooting stars this weekend thanks to debris from Halley’s Comet.
The annual Orionid meteor shower will see around 20 meteors passing through the sky every hour.
The shower is visible throughout the month, but experts say the peak time to view it in the UK will be early on Sunday, between midnight and 03:00 BST.
Astronomer Tom Kerss said the Orionid meteors are known for their “speed and brilliance”.
Halley’s Comet is the only comet regularly visible from Earth by the naked eye and it comes into view once every 75 years.
The last time it appeared was in 1986, with the next viewing expected in 2061.
When Halley’s Comet passes through the solar system, the sun hits it, allowing particles to break away.
These hurtle towards Earth at the speed of 148,000mph, and we see them as shooting stars.
Mr Kerss, who is based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, recommended secluded spots with the darkest skies for the best view, but he said not to worry about bringing any equipment.
“There’s no advantage to using binoculars or a telescope,” he said. “Your eyes are the best tool available for spotting meteors.”
“So, relax and gaze up at the sky, and eventually your patience will be rewarded.”
What Time Is the Orionid Meteor Shower Tonight? | Time.com
Turn off Netflix this weekend and head outdoors to watch the peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower instead. The starry spectacle is set to take place between Oct. 20 and Oct. 22, offering a dazzling display that should delight veteran and novice stargazers alike.
This year’s Orionid meteor shower should be especially good because there will be little moonlight that could otherwise drown out the meteors. Just make sure you have clear skies in your local forecast before heading out.
“The Orionids peak on October 20 — a dark, moonless night,” wrote NASA’s Jane Houston Jones in a recent statement. “Look near Orion’s club in the hours before dawn and you may see up to 10 to 15 meteors per hour.”
In non-scientific language, the best time to watch the Orionid meteor shower is between midnight and dawn on Friday or Saturday night. It should be visible from anywhere on Earth, but a better shower will be seen in rural areas where there is less light pollution. Visit Dark Site Finder to locate the nearest dark sky site near you. You do not need a telescope to watch the meteors streaking across the entire sky.