Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight October 21-22 With Bright Meteors From Halley's Comet Debris

Summary

The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on October 21-22, and its meteors are small fragments left behind by Halley's Comet. Wired describes the shower as known for especially bright and speedy meteors and publishes a guide on how to see it and other upcoming astronomical events. Live Science reports the same overnight peak and explains how to see the shooting stars. Scientific American reports that the shower peaks this week and that its shooting stars originate from Halley's Comet. Phys.org reports that a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

Timeline

1. Wired

   20 Oct 2026, 09:30 UTCSource ↗

   Wired publishes a guide on how to see the Orionid meteor shower and other upcoming astronomical events, describing the shower's meteors as small fragments left by Halley's Comet that are known for being especially bright and speedy.

2. Live Science

   20 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   Live Science reports that the Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on October 21-22 and explains how to see shooting stars from Halley's Comet.

3. Phys.org

   20 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTCSource ↗

   Phys.org reports that the Orionids, one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's Comet, will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

4. Scientific American

   20 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTCSource ↗

   Scientific American reports that the Orionids meteor shower is at its peak this week and that its shooting stars originate from Halley's Comet.