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Hundreds of shooting stars set to light up Irish skies tonight due to Halley's Comet debris

Previous years have seen dozens of shooting stars pass within an hour.

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Oct 21st 2019, 5:44 PM

# Meteor Shower

Meteor shower to pass over Ireland tonight

The Orionid meteors will be visible to all – no special equipment required – and Astronomy Ireland describes the event as “a beautiful display of celestial fireworks”.

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Oct 21st 2011, 3:31 PM