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Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct 21-22
Catch the Orionid meteor shower's peak with dark skies after moonset.
In brief
Catch the Orionid meteor shower's peak with dark skies after moonset. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, with bright streaks visible after moonset. Originally reported by Dailyvoice.
Orionid Peak Dates
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22.
Moonlight Obstruction
Moonlight could obscure fainter meteors until the moon sets during peak viewing.
Best Viewing Tips
Watch after midnight from dark areas, wait 30 minutes for eyes to adjust, and take in a broad stretch of sky.
Origin of Meteors
The meteors come from Halley’s Comet debris, visible as bright streaks entering Earth’s atmosphere.
The one thing
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, with bright streaks visible after moonset.
