# Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct 21-22

> Catch the Orionid meteor shower's peak with dark skies after moonset.
- Title: Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct 21-22 · Dailyvoice | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, with bright streaks visible after moonset.