October's supermoon will reach its full lunar phase Thursday, shining brightly. In a twist of comic fate, a comet is in the neighborhood and Orionid meteor shower is about to peak. Experts say the bright waning supermoon may make it difficult to spot meteors early Monday.
This photo provided by NASA shows the Orionid meteors on Oct. 13, 2015. from Halley's comet — peak early Monday. A bright waning supermoon may make them difficult to spot.
is now prominent in the Northern Hemisphere after wowing stargazers in the Southern Hemisphere. It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The source of the Orionids is Halley’s comet.
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