The Orionid shower is made up of particles from Halley’s Comet burning in the atmosphere as Earth’s orbit intersects the comet’s path.
Spectators relax on a dry lake bed in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and wait for the Perseid meteor shower to unfold in 2013. LOS ANGELES — October is full of astronomical events, with a supermoon and dim meteor recently brightening the skies over Los Angeles.
Spectators relax on a dry lake bed in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and wait for the Perseid meteor shower to unfold in 2013.. LOS ANGELES — October is full of astronomical events, with a supermoon and dim meteor recently brightening the skies over Los Angeles. Next week, another is coming: the Orionid meteor shower.Activist, astronaut shares her story at YWCA’s Inspire LuncheonThe Orionid shower is made up of particles from Halley’s Comet burning in the atmosphere as Earth’s orbit intersects the comet’s path, according toDespite lasting until late November, NASA says the peak viewing days will be Monday and Tuesday. This is thanks to the new moon, which cuts down on natural light — though unfortunately not L.A.’s widespread light pollution. The darker the skies, the more visible the meteors will be to the naked eye. Orionids are known to leave glowing trails that can last seconds or even minutes due to their astounding speed — 41 miles a second, according to the They also tend to come from the southeast in the early morning hours, until about 2 a.m., according to NASA.The flaming pieces of astral debris will be most visible away from light pollution, which affects much of Los Angeles.L.A.’s most iconic lookout spot, the Griffith Observatory, may seem like an obvious option. However, space is limited as the observatoryits public lawn will be closed until late November. The viewing deck will remain open and the main observatory closes at 10 p.m. Malibu Creek State Park is a popular option with both isolated campgrounds for serious stargazers and upper parking lot for more casual viewing. Topanga State Park is another option in the Santa Monica Mountains with little light interference. Turnouts along Templin Highway and the recently renovated Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest are another option.and Joshua Tree National Park is famous for stunning night sky views. Both locations are about two and a half to three hours from downtown L.A., depending on traffic. No matter where you look from — even your own backyard — patience is essential. While the cadence of meteors varies, a normal year produces around 10 to 20 shower members per hour, according to theAsking Eric: This is the secret phrase to use if you can't understand a help center repDear Abby: My wife says being forced to celebrate Christmas will end our marriageWhy plastic bags will be gone from California grocery stores by the end of the yearWhy does DMV require those over 70 to come in for license renewal and new photos?Harriette Cole: He's putting my photos online under his name
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