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NEED TO KNOWThe Jeddah Tower has surpassed the height of New York City's Central Park TowerThe Saudi Arabia skyscraper, which could be completed by August 2028, is planned to reach 3,280 feetThe structure will contain residential, commercial and office spaces, plus a luxury hotel and observation deckThe Jeddah Tower has reached another major milestone. John Peronto, the engineer and project manager for the future tallest building in the world, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, told Newsweek on Tuesday, Oct. 6 that the tower "has now surpassed the world's tallest all-residential tower, Central Park Tower, and is nearing 500 meters [over 1,640 feet]. "Central Park Tower, located in New York City, stands at 1,550 feet. Credit: Amel Pain/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockThe Jeddah Tower, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, is intended to stand at more than twice the height of Central Park Tower when complete, at 3,280 feet, PEOPLE previously reported. At that height, the Jeddah Tower will also surpass that of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which currently holds the record for the world's tallest building at 2,717 feet by a large margin.

A meteor streaks across the sky over a desert in China during the Orionid meteor shower on Oct. 22, 2023.(VCG/VCG via Getty Images)The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this week, and it promises to be one of the most dazzling displays of the year. And while some of you will have clear skies, rain and clouds could impact the view for others. Here's what you need to know about the Orionids and your forecast:Fast factsPeak day: The meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into the early hours of Thursday morning, Oct. 22. Peak time: From midnight to dawn are the best hours to catch the meteors streaking through the sky, so plan on a late night or really early morning. What the Orionids are known for: The Orionid meteors are known for their brightness and their speed. As they streak across the sky at around 41 miles per second, the meteors leave behind a glowing "train" that can last several seconds to minutes. While you can make the perfect plan to catch the Orionids, the key to stellar viewing is still in Mother Nature's hands. The good news is that many of you should have good meteor shower-watching conditions. Much of the central and eastern U. S.