{
  "id": 15581480,
  "title": "Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/starwatch-catch-the-orionid-meteor-shower-streak-across-the-night-sky",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/19/orionid-meteor-shower-halley-comet-starwatch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "As Earth passes through dust left by Halley’s comet, observers may see 10-20 fragments per hour The annual Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, offering the chance to see fragments of the most famous comet of all streaking across the night sky. The Orionids occur every October as Earth passes through a stream of dust left behind by Halley’s comet. As these tiny particles plunge into…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Space.com",
        "title": "How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2026 peak this week — and when to look",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-to-see-the-orionid-meteor-shower-2026-peak-this-week-and-when-to",
        "published": "2026-10-16T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Orionid meteor shower: When, where and how to watch it from India; tips for the best views and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/orionid-meteor-shower-when-where-and-how-to-watch-it-from-india-tips",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:53:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Science",
        "title": "How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2026 peak this week — and when to look",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/how-to-see-the-orionid-meteor-shower-2026-peak-this-week-and-when-to",
        "published": "2026-10-19T12:07:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}