Orionid meteor shower 2019: 7 must-see photos captured by skygazers

The Orionid meteor shower, which occurs from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7 every year thanks to debris from Halley's Comet, peaked early Tuesday, offering stunning light displays.

Skygazers flocked to social media to share their meteor photos. Here are some of our favorites:

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1. Belmont, New South Wales, Australia
Photo by @mickloxleyphotography, Instagram

2. Mount Kan-Irag, Philippines
Photo by @alfa_almz, Instagram

3. South Bend, Indiana
Photo by @wsbt, Instagram

4. Manitoba, Canada
Photo by @kyrajames, Instagram

5. Washington state
Photo by Kevin Roylance Photography, Facebook

6. Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Photo by @cindy_with_a_camera, Instagram

7. Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Photo by @toddandshane, Instagram

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