Orionid meteor shower peaks this week and remains active until November 7

Summary

The annual Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, and observers may see 10–20 meteors per hour, The Guardian reports. The BBC says the shower remains active until November 7 and offers guidance on how to see it. This follows earlier reports that Space.com expected the shower to peak overnight on October 21–22.

Timeline

1. BBC

   18 Oct 2026, 08:54 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that the Orionid meteor shower is active until November 7 and offers guidance on how to see it.

2. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the annual Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, with observers possibly seeing 10–20 meteors per hour as Earth passes through dust left by Halley’s comet.