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Orionid Meteor Showers Are Currently Happening, Here’s How To See Them In The Carolinas

Author Rob Tanner

According to CBS News, there are Orionid meteor showers happening throughout the month of October. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll even be able to see these beautiful meteor showers for yourself in the Carolinas.

The Orionid meteors are known for being extremely fast and bright at the same time. This makes them the perfect meteors to watch light up the sky. Orionid Meteor showers are currently happening, here’s how to see them in the Carolinas.

NASA stated that the Orionid meteor shower started on September 26th and will continue until November 22nd. The meteor shower hit its peak on Oct 21st, but is still happening and visible. When the sky is moonless, people should be able to see around 20 meteors per hour.

The Orionid meteor shower is visible in the northern and southern hemispheres. If you’re planning to try and watch the meteor shower it’s best to go out after midnight. In order to see the meteors more clearly getting away from light sources is key. After about 30 minutes of being in the dark, your eyes should be used to the dark. This means you’ll be able to see the meteors in all their glory.

The meteor shower itself should last until dawn each night.

There is another meteor shower in 2023 if you miss this one. This meteor shower, called the Leonids, will start on November 3rd and end on December 2nd. That means that the Leonid and Orionid meteor showers will overlap with each other in November. The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will be on November 18th.

 

4 Spectacular Celestial Events Await You In The Coming Weeks

June is here, and guess what? There are some cool astronomical events coming your way, right above you, as we transition from spring to summer. In June, there are several fascinating celestial events to look forward to. One notable event is the Summer solstice, which marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the longest daylight and shortest night of the year.

Additionally, June often brings a variety of meteor showers, such as the Arietids and the Bootids. These meteor showers offer the opportunity to witness shooting stars streaking across the night sky. Depending on your location and timing, there may be planets visible in the evening or morning sky, such as Jupiter, Saturn, or Venus.

Some people are deeply fascinated with the ever-changing phases of the moon and the breathtaking displays of meteor showers. For them, these celestial events are like magical experiences. These stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts eagerly mark their calendars, ready to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of these celestial phenomena whenever they occur.

Get ready to witness these four celestial happenings over the next few weeks.

  • June 3: The Strawberry Moon

    We’re in for a treat on June 3 at 11:42 p.m. It’s going to be the brightest full moon of the season, which is called the Strawberry Moon. The name was given by the Algonquin tribes. It can be seen from the evening of Friday, June 2, all the way till the morning of Monday, June 5, as NASA says.

  • June 7: Peak of Arietid Meteor Shower

    The Arietid meteor shower is happening, and it’s going on until June 17. But here’s the exciting part, it will reach its peak on June 7, says the International Meteor Organization (IMO). It’s a daytime meteor shower, but spotting them might be a bit challenging. These meteors streak across the sky while the sun is shining. But no worries, NASA says if you’re up for the challenge, try looking towards the Aries constellation right before dawn. You might just catch a few of these elusive shooting stars.

  • June 10: Peak of Zeta Perseid Meteor Shower

    Also, coming up in June is the zeta Perseids. They’re going to hit their peak on June 10, according to the IMO. Like many others, this meteor shower may be difficult to see. NASA says you should try gazing 5 degrees above the horizon at sunrise. You might be able to catch a few meteors streaking through the sky.

  • June 21: Summer Solstice

    It’s not only the official beginning of the summer season on June 21, but it’s also one of the longest days of the year. It’s called the summer solstice. This is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and starts heading south as the year goes on.

Country 103.7’s funniest guy in town is none other than Rob Tanner with Tanner in the Morning! Rob Tanner has been the host of WSOC-FM's Tanner in the Morning Show in Charlotte, NC for 20 years. The show was named the 2018 ACM Major Market Personalities of the Year. He is well-versed in all topics in country music. Tanner also is a sports junkie who writes about any Carolina sports team, and he and his wife Missy spend most of their down exploring theme parks. He writes Disney insider content.

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