Orionids - Guide to observing the Orionids, the second of two meteor showers that occur each year as a result of Earth passing through dust released by Halley's Comet.
Remains of Halley's Comet to Rain Down Sunday Morning - SPACE.com article about the Orionids' October 21st peak. Find sky charts and tips for viewing the early morning meteor shower that will appear to originate from a region to the north of Orion's second brightest star, ruddy Betelgeuse .