# Orionid Meteor Shower: Watch Guide

> See up to 20 meteors per hour during Orionid peak this week.
- Title: Orionid Meteor Shower: Watch Guide · NBC Bay Area | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/orionid-meteor-shower-how-when-to-watch/4161892
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:13:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: orionid, meteor shower, halley's comet, nasa, american meteor society, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning with up to 20 meteors per hour visible after midnight.