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- The Orionids meteor shower peaks overnight on 21–22 October, producing fast meteors.
- Meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at about 41 miles per second.
- Ideal conditions yield 10–20 meteors per hour, requiring dark sites and 15-20 minutes eye adjustment.
- The near-full Moon on 26 October will dim fainter meteors.
- Southern and eastern England expect clear skies, while Wales, the Midlands and Northern England face cloud and rain.
