Here's how you can catch a glimpse of shooting stars in the night sky this week.

The Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak early Wednesday morning, promising an increased number of visible meteors for observers across the Netherlands, according to the weeronline weather service. The peak is expected around 6:00 a.m. on October 22, a time favorable for viewing because it will be dark with no interfering moonlight. The Orionids are fast meteors, traveling at an average speed of 66 kilometers per second, often leaving bright trails that make them easier to spot.