One of nature's biggest firework displays, the Orionid meteor shower, is almost here! This happens in the night sky every single year, and it is famous for having very bright and super-fast meteors. This year, the shower will be happening from October 2nd until November 7th, with the best viewing time happening for about a week in late October. Here is everything you need to know to catch a glimpse of this cosmic magic! Let us know in the comments if you are planning to watch. NASA says the Orionids are one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the whole year. The meteors seem to pop out from the constellation Orion, which is how they got their name. The glowing trails we see are actually bits of space dust left behind by the famous Halley's Comet as it travels around the Sun. This space debris hits our atmosphere at a whopping 41 miles per second! As it hits the air, it turns into a gas because of friction, which creates those bright streaks of light that can last for seconds or even minutes. You won't see Halley's Comet itself for a long time—not until around 2061—but these meteor showers are a great way to see bits of it! The Orionids are one of two showers caused by Halley's Comet, with the other being the Eta Aquariids in May. According to the experts at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the peak of this show will be the night of October 21st, between midnight and dawn. You might see about 15 meteors every hour! You don't need fancy telescopes to watch this. Just find a clear, dark night, wear warm clothes, and be patient. Make sure to bundle up so you don't get chilly while waiting. Find a comfy spot to lie down so your neck doesn't get sore, turn off nearby lights, and give your eyes about 20 minutes to get used to the darkness. Then, sit back and enjoy the show!