✦ Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower 2026
147
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16
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48
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37
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The Orionids are the second annual shower from Halley's Comet, paired with the Eta Aquariids in May. They are known for bright, very fast meteors — 66 km/s — that often leave glowing trains. Active from early October through early November, they peak around October 21 with up to 20 meteors per hour. The radiant sits near Orion's club, rising before midnight and climbing high by 04:00. 2026 is a moderate year: a waxing gibbous moon sets around 02:00, leaving a few dark hours before dawn.
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.