'Watch out for fireballs this week'

MANILA, Philippines - The state weather bureau urged yesterday the public to watch out for possible “fireballs” in the sky when the Orionid meteor shower happens this week.

In its monthly astronomical diary, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the Orionid meteor shower will be active from Oct. 17 (today) to 25.

“At maximum rates, the shower may reach 15 meteors per hour that may be observed at favorable sky condition, but sometimes there are lulls even during the traditional maximum peak nights of Oct. 21 to 22,” it said.