Orionid meteor shower lights southeastern sky October 21 and 22

The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22, offering a dazzling display of shooting stars, with optimal viewing conditions after midnight when the moon sets.
The Orionid meteor shower is lighting up the sky on the night of October 21 into the early hours of October 22. If you're up for some stargazing, you could spot 10 to 20 meteors an hour; just head outside after midnight, once the bright moon has set.... [427 chars]
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