Viewing advice
Visible from both hemispheres. The radiant near Orion rises for most of the inhabited world, which is unusual for a meteor shower.
Orionid Meteor Shower happened October 21-22, 2026. Timing status: Predicted dates.
Halley's Comet returns for an autumn encore.
The Orionids are the second shower each year fed by Halley's Comet. They're fast and often leave glowing trains, best viewed after midnight under a dark sky.
Moon at the peak: waxing gibbous, 85% lit (tough). A bright moon drowns most of the shower. Expect only the brightest fireballs to cut through.
Why it happens
Where to view it
Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.
Next time: Orionid Meteor Shower, October 21-22, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
When was Orionid Meteor Shower 2026?
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 happened October 21-22, 2026.
When is Orionid Meteor Shower 2027?
Orionid Meteor Shower 2027: October 21-22, 2027.
