Unique to the Orionids, NASA notes, the meteors seen during this shower are particularly fast and bright. Furthermore, they occur visually between some of the brightest stars in sight, adding to the jaw-dropping spectacle when seen from planet Earth.

Clear skies and a moonless night mean people across the UK have a great chance to catch the impressive Orionid meteor shower streaking across the sky after midnight.

Thanks to the new moon on Oct. 21, this year offers some of the best Orionid viewing conditions possible, unless, of course, clouds or city lights interfere, the American Meteor Society notes.