美国天文观测者在10月的猎户座月亮中每小时可以看到多达20颗流星, U.S. skywatchers can see up to 20 meteors per hour during October’s Orionids, with fewer visible due to a bright full moon.

10月,美国天文观察者可以观看两大主要陨石雨:10月8日的德拉科星座顶峰,每小时在德拉科星座附近有多达10个陨石;10月21日的奥里昂峰,每小时有多达20个陨石,包括午夜前在东南天空可见的明火球。 Skywatchers in the U.S. can view two major meteor showers in October: the Draconids peak on October 8 with up to 10 meteors per hour near the Draco constellation, and the Orionids peak on October 21 with up to 20 meteors per hour, including bright fireballs, visible in the southeast sky before midnight. 明亮的超级满月可能会降低能见度。 A bright super full moon may reduce visibility. 在远离城市灯光的黑暗、开阔地区,最好用肉眼看到这两个淋浴,不需要特别设备。 Both showers are best seen with the naked eye in dark, open areas away from city lights, with no special equipment needed.