# The Sky Today on Wednesday, October 21: Catch early-morning Orionids

The Sky Today on Wednesday, October 21: Catch early-morning Orionids

via [Astronomy.com](https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-wednesday-october-21-2026/)

The Orionid meteor shower peaked on the morning of October 21, bringing a display of shooting stars as Earth passed through a stream of dusty debris. This event is exciting for sky-watchers because it offers a chance to see a meteor shower at its most active. Sky-watchers can look for the Orionid meteor shower's remnants in the early morning hours, when the sky is typically darkest. The peak of the Orionid meteor shower is a great opportunity to spot meteors, especially for those who enjoy viewing celestial events in the early morning.

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