The latest event, the Orionids, is well loved by meteor shower aficionados because of the bright, speedy streaks they make near the group of stars known as Orion’s Belt.

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, is visible in the sky this week.

The meteor shower is noted for its bright, fast-traveling meteors, which leave trails in the sky that can last several seconds and up to a few minutes.