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Be on the lookout for streaking meteors and fireballs — the Orionid meteors are expected to peak overnight Sunday and Monday before dawn each day, according to NASA.

Why it matters: It's the latest astronomical event in an active month of skywatching between rare northern lights sightings, the once-in-a-lifetime comet and the brightest supermoon of the year.

Tens of thousands of students across the southeast attend school in districts that remain closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton — some with no set date to reopen.

The big picture: Natural disasters, like the COVID crisis, can leave long-lasting marks on children's physical, mental and academic well-being. As school districts rebuild, they must consider how recurring absences can undermine student success.