Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21-22 with Best Viewing Before Dawn
The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22, 2026, visible across India and globally from dark locations away from city lights. Originating from debris left by Halley's Comet, the shower can produce 10-20 meteors per hour, with the best viewing time shortly before dawn after moonset. Meteors appear to radiate from the Orion constellation near Betelgeuse but can streak across the sky. Observers are advised to find dark, open areas and allow their eyes to adjust for optimal viewing.
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mint broke this story on 18 Oct, 02:59 am. Other outlets followed.