This Halloween, stargazers will have a special treat to look forward to - a meteor shower from Comet Encke! Comet Encke is one of the most famous comets in the solar system and is known for producing a regular stream of meteoroids, or “fireballs,” that light up the night sky. On October 31st, Earth will pass through the debris stream from Comet Encke, resulting in a meteor shower of up to 40 meteors per hour. Make sure to bring your binoculars and cameras to get a glimpse of these spectacular fireballs lighting up the night sky!

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source: Phys.org