India, Oct. 22 -- The nights of October 20 and 21 are going to be important for all stargazers in the US. That is because the peak of the Orionid meteor shower is going to take place on these dates. Expected to be a spectacular show tonight, the phenomenon takes place every 75 years. This year, the peak of the meteor shower is happening on a new moon night, when the night will be the darkest, serving as the perfect backdrop for the meteor shower, according to Marca.

While the phenomenon usually begins in October and lasts till mid-November, the peak of the meteor shower will be on October 20 and 21. That is, while one might spot meteors between October to mid-November, on October 20 and 21, the Orionid meteors will be visible clearly. If...