✦ Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower 2026
192
days
:
18
hrs
:
54
min
:
40
sec
2026 Conditions
Peak Night
Oct 21
Max Meteors/Hour
20
Moon Conditions
🌔 Poor
Speed
Fast (66 km/s)
About the Orionids
Another shower from Halley's Comet. Known for bright, fast meteors. Moonlight will wash out fainter ones in 2026.
Active period: Oct 2 – Nov 7
Parent body: Comet 1P/Halley
Radiant: Orion
How to Watch
- Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
- Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while
Don't Miss the Orionids
Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.