Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2026
Full viewing guide: Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Dates and Where to Watch →
| Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Type | Meteor Shower |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, best after midnight from a dark, rural sky. |
The Orionids, debris from Halley's Comet, typically produce 10-20 meteors per hour at their peak, though a waxing gibbous Moon (about five days from full) will wash out fainter meteors this year.
Best viewing tip
Watch after moonset or shield your eyes from the Moon's glare, and look toward Orion in the pre-dawn sky for the best rates.