✦ Orionids from Tromsø
Orionids in Tromsø
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The Orionids meteor shower peaks from Tromsø 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 Tromsø the radiant in Orion climbs to 36° above the south horizon around 04:55. Local best viewing window: 01:10–04:55 CEST on the peak night, about 3.8 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 20/hour headline figure works out to roughly 12 meteors an hour from Tromsø under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: intermittent cloud, so patience pays off.
2026 Conditions in Tromsø
Peak Night
Oct 21
Meteors/Hour Here
~12
20 with the radiant overhead
Moon
🌔 Poor
Best Viewing
01:10 — 04:55
CEST · radiant 36° south
Tonight's Weather in Tromsø
How to Watch from Tromsø
- 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 36° at 04:55 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark