The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs annually around October, is composed of debris left behind by Comet 1P/Halley, commonly known as Halley's Comet. As the Earth passes through the trail of dust and ice particles shed by the comet over centuries, these particles burn up in the atmosphere, creating the meteor shower.
Which comet is also known as the Orionid meteor shower?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics Basics (Planetary Science: Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets)
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