Tonight marks the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, bringing the opportunity to catch a glimpse of bright fireballs streaking through the sky.

This year's skywatching peaks with the Orionids meteor shower, showcasing bright meteors against the night’s brightest stars, with connections to the famed Halley’s Comet. 2024 has been a remarkable year for both amateur and professional astronomers,

The Orionids — one of two annual meteor showers from Halley's comet — peak early Monday. A bright waning moon may make them difficult to spot. The Orionid meteor shower can be unpredictable. It shines like a fireworks display in some years but is fairly slow in other years.