How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

The Orionids meteor shower, linked to Halley's comet, is one of the most reliable and well-known meteor showers. Meteoroids, which are rocks traveling in space, cause shooting stars when they enter Earth's atmosphere. The Orionids have an average speed of 61 km/s and burn up at high altitude, creating bright streaks in the sky....