The Orionids meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of October 21 and into the early hours of October 22, giving skywatchers another chance to witness shooting stars linked to the famous Halley’s Comet. The annual celestial event is visible from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, including India, weather permitting. NASA says the shower is active from October 2 to November 7, with the best viewing opportunities around its peak. For people planning to watch from India, the hours before sunrise on October 22 offer the best opportunity. However, a bright Moon could make some of the fainter meteors difficult to spot. Conditions should improve after moonset, when the sky becomes darker.
