Orionids in Seville
The Orionids meteor shower peaks from Seville 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 Seville the radiant in Orion climbs to 68° above the south horizon around 06:45. Local best viewing window: 02:05–07:10 CEST on the peak night, about 5.1 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 20/hour headline figure works out to roughly 19 meteors an hour from Seville under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: mixed cloud, so clear spells come and go.
2026 Conditions in Seville
Tonight's Weather in Seville
How to Watch from Seville
- 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 68° at 06:45 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Seville
Seville sees a 94% partial eclipse.
Eclipse times in Seville →