The best time to see Orionid Meteor Shower in 2027 is October 21-22, 2027.
Timing status: Timing verification pending.
October 21-22, 2027
Halley's autumn encore
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.
Peak rate: ~20 / hour
Where it is visible: Worldwide, after midnight
Visible from both hemispheres. The radiant near Orion rises for most of the inhabited world, which is unusual for a meteor shower.
Next time: Orionid Meteor Shower, October 21-22, 2028
Orionid Meteor Shower 2027: October 21-22, 2027.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2028: October 21-22, 2028.
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