If the meteors originate in Comet Halley, why are they called the Orionids?

如果流星来源于哈雷彗星，那么为什么会叫猎户座流星群呢？

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This was expected, as mid-October is the time of year for the Orionids Meteor Shower.

这就是人们所期待的，十月中旬就是每年的猎户座流星雨时间。

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So if you're hankering to see some meteors, the total absence of moonlight makes 2009 an opportune year for the Orionids.

如果你非常渴望看到流星雨，月亮的缺席无疑让2009年成为观测猎户座流星雨最佳的年份。

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