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Orionid Meteor Shower 2026
A 78% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Orionid Meteor Shower.
Peak · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC
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- Caution: Bright moon
A 78% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Orionid Meteor Shower.
- Caution: Bright moon
| Peak | Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC |
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| Active window | Oct 2 to Nov 7 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 20 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 78% lit |
Dust left behind by Halley's Comet burns up as fast shooting stars. Look east after midnight; no telescope needed.