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Which comet is the source of the Orionid meteor shower in October?

The Orionid meteor shower occurs in October and is caused by Halley’s comet. Earth travels through the debris left by Halley’s Comet, resulting in this yearly meteor shower.

These meteors appear to be coming from the direction of the constellation Orion, hence the name “Orionid meteor shower.”

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