Orionid Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks Overnight October 21-22, 2026
The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, will peak overnight on October 21-22, 2026. Observers in India and elsewhere can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, especially in the early morning hours after moonset. The shower is active from October 2 to November 7, with the best viewing times occurring before dawn when the constellation Orion rises higher. Moonlight and weather may affect visibility during this annual celestial event.
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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 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Oct, 12:46 pm. Other outlets followed.