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Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday Night, but Clouds and Rain Could Disrupt US Viewing Plans

The Orionid meteor shower reaches peak activity overnight on 21–22 October, but cloud, rain, storms and moonlight could affect viewing conditions across parts of the United States.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2026 Best Time: When, where and how to watch Halley’s comet shooting stars in sky

The Orionids meteor shower peaks on October 21–22, 2026. Here is the best time to watch Halley’s Comet fragments from India, along with viewing tips and details about moonlight interference.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's when to catch a glimpse

You don’t need special equipment to see the meteor shower, but it will help to find a spot far enough from city lights and other light pollution

The Independent UK · Oct 20

The Orionid meteor shower peaks under dark, moonless skies next week. Here's how to see it

One of the more reliable annual meteor showers, the Orionids, peaks during a new moon, making 2025 an excellent year to watch for shooting stars in the autumn sky.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

Orionids 2025: Meteor shower caused by Halley's Comet peaks as two new comets cross the sky

Comets Lemmon and SWAN will be at their brightest just as the annual Orionid meteor shower produced by Halley's Comet reaches its peak.

LiveScience · Oct 17, 2025

Orionids Meteor Shower Happening Next Week: Where and When To Catch the October Light Show's Peak

Skywatchers are in luck: the Orionids peak on 22 October, coinciding with a new moon for perfect viewing conditions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

Meteor shower to pass Earth this weekend

The Orionids will be most visible starting Sunday, Oct. 20

Salon · Oct 18, 2024

How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023

The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this weekend; here’s how to get a look

Streaks of light are produced by friction as debris, usually the size of a grain of sand, rubs against the Earth’s atmosphere. The Orionids are caused by Halley’s Comet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2023

'Spectacular' meteor shower to light up sky tonight - best time to spot a shooting star

Skygazers will delight in seeing the Orionids celestial display, which is caused by the Earth passing through comet fallout.

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022