Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2028
| Date | 2028-10-21 |
| Type | Meteor Shower |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, best after midnight. |
The Orionids typically produce 10-20 meteors per hour, and a thin waxing crescent Moon sets early in the evening in 2028, leaving nearly the whole night dark.
Best viewing tip
A favorable, nearly moon-free year: watch any time after dark toward the constellation Orion.