Orionid meteor shower observed in China’s Heilongjiang
2026-10-22 17:01 Xinhua

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2026 shows the Orionid meteor shower in the sky over Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley's comet, peaked on Wednesday and Thursday. (Photo by Zeng Dong/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 21, 2026 shows the Orionid meteor shower in the sky over a scenic spot in the Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley's comet, peaked on Wednesday and Thursday. (Photo by Chi Shiyong/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2026 shows the Orionid meteor shower in the sky over Mudanjiang City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley's comet, peaked on Wednesday and Thursday. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2026 shows the Orionid meteor shower in the sky over Qiqihar City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley's comet, peaked on Wednesday and Thursday. (Photo by Chen Hongyu/Xinhua)




