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Orionid Meteor Shower: Watch Guide
See up to 20 meteors per hour during Orionid peak this week.
In brief
See up to 20 meteors per hour during Orionid peak this week. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning with up to 20 meteors per hour visible after midnight. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionids are viewable in the northern and southern hemispheres after midnight.
Peak Time
The Orionids will peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning with up to 20 meteors per hour.
Visibility
A large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
How to Watch
Find a spot far from city lights and other light pollution for best viewing.
What matters most
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning with up to 20 meteors per hour visible after midnight.
