Astrology lovers can get a glimpse of a meteor shower this weekend as the annual event lights up the October skies once again.

Stargazing enthusiasts can keep an eye out for the sky streaks that make up the Orionid meteor shower.

It is created by debris from Halley's comet that, around this time of year, makes contact with the Earth before it burns up into the atmosphere.

Although the comet itself is only visible from Earth every 75 years (the last time was in 1986), it's debris still causes the impressive meteor shower.

The speed of the fragments travelling so fast mean they burn up briefly and brightly in the sky.

When and where can I see the meteor shower?

The meteor shower is visible throughout October, but it hits its peak on the nights of Wednesday and Thursday (October 21 and 22), when it's possible to see between 15 and 30 meteors every hour.

Our top tips for spotting the shower:

The meteor shower could be visible until November 2.

The right time to spot the meteors is right before dawn.

Stargazers are advised to get as far north as possible to escape light pollution from cities.

National parks are a particularly good option, although anywhere with less light is recommended.

Telescopes aren't needed in order to see the fired debris.

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