Orionids in Palma de Mallorca
The Orionids meteor shower peaks from Palma de Mallorca around Oct 21, with up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a bright moon will hide most meteors except the brightest, and from Palma de Mallorca the radiant in Orion climbs to 66° above the south horizon around 06:10. Local best viewing window: 01:35–06:35 CEST on the peak night, about 5.0 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 20/hour headline figure works out to roughly 18 meteors an hour from Palma de Mallorca under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: heavy cover, with only occasional breaks.
2026 Conditions in Palma de Mallorca
Tonight's Weather in Palma de Mallorca
How to Watch from Palma de Mallorca
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Face south — Orion reaches 66° at 06:10 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in Palma de Mallorca →