Orionids Meteor Shower Peaks October 21-22, 2026 with Halley's Comet Fragments
The Orionids meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22, 2026, offering viewers in both hemispheres, including India, a chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour. These meteors are fragments from Halley's Comet entering Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, creating bright shooting stars. The best viewing time in India is before dawn on October 22, after moonset when the sky darkens. The shower remains active from October 2 to November 7, with visibility affected by moonlight, weather, and light pollution.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 20 Oct, 06:07 pm. Other outlets followed.