If you love stargazing, tonight might be a fantastic opportunity for you.

That’s because the Toronto area will be treated to a dazzling display of meteors courtesy of theOrionid Meteor Shower.

猎户座是一年一度表明发生在the Earth crosses the path of dust left behind by Halley’s Comet, which visits the area once every 75-76 years. The debris particles make contact with the Earth’s atmosphere, and burn brightly, giving a beautiful show.

So how can you catch a glimpse for yourself? It’s easy! You won’t even need a telescope. The shower is mostly visible with the naked eye, though you'll need to get to an area outside the city with low light pollution for the best results.

Adark sky preserveis your best bet, but all you need to do is consult alight pollution mapto plot out a good spot to set up.

Last year's showersuffered from a bright moon, providing meteor-dimming ambient light that put a damper on things. This year has blessed us with a First Quarter Moon, which won't interfere much with the celestial show.

The Orionids are expected to stick around until November 7, with tonight as the peak of intensity. If you can’t catch a glimpse tonight, fear not. A weekend tripout of the citymay be just what you need.