Technologies

Orionids Meteor Shower: The Dazzling Light Show Peaks Over the Next Day

Bright, fast meteors are lighting up the sky this week.

The cosmic light show of the Orionids meteor shower is peaking over the next day during the new moon, making it easier to see. You can spot meteors now through the beginning of November.

When Earth moves through the long, debris-strewn tails of a large comet, the debris falls to Earth in the form of meteors, which we call meteor showers. The Orionids meteor shower occurs courtesy of the 1P/Halley comet, known as Halley’s Comet. Another meteor shower Earth experiences thanks to Halley’s comet is the Eta Aquariids, which occurs in April and May.

The Orionids are also one of the longest-running major meteor showers, lasting over a month and a half. Most meteor showers last weeks or up to a month.

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When is the best time to view Orionids?

The Orionids are predicted to peak on the evening of Monday, Oct. 20, and the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meteor shower is noted for its bright, fast-traveling meteors, which leave trails in the sky that can last several seconds and up to a few minutes.

Most experts agree that the show should be at its best between midnight and dawn. Your best bet is to get out there before the sun rises.

You might also be able to see two rare comets on Monday and Tuesday — here’s how.

Where should I look to see the Orionids?

The Orionids are named after the Orion constellation. All meteor showers are named for the constellation from which they appear to originate. This point, referred to as the radiant, is where you’ll want to look at the sky.

The constellation will rise above the eastern horizon at midnight local time in the US. Over the evening, it’ll streak over to the southern section of the sky, where it’ll eventually be drowned out by the sun at sunrise. If you can spot Jupiter, which will also be visible that night, Orion is next to it. If you’re having trouble, websites like Stellarium have free sky maps that you can use for reference.

Tips for viewing Orionids

According to NASA, the Orionids meteor shower is expected to shoot off 10 to 20 meteors per hour in perfect conditions. Your best bet at getting a good show is to achieve ideal conditions as much as possible.

Your enemy is light pollution, so you’ll want to get as far away from the city and suburbs as possible. Since Orion is in the eastern sky, leaving town by traveling east will ensure you don’t have light pollution in your view while trying to watch. You may see some light streaks in the suburbs and city, but it’s far less likely.

October’s spectacular supermoon will be long gone by the third week of this month, so you won’t have to contend with what will be one of the brightest moons of the year. The only other variable is weather, which you can’t control.

Once you escape light pollution, sit down and watch the eastern and southern skies. The meteors will be visible without magnification.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im