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The Orionid meteor shower in 2026 will reach its peak overnight from October 21 to 22, giving stargazers a chance to see bright meteors streaking across the night sky.<\/strong><\/p>\n This annual event occurs when Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley\u2019s Comet.<\/span><\/p>\n According to astronomers, the Orionids can produce up to 20 meteors per hour if viewing conditions are ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n However, the bright Moon this year may make it harder to see the meteor shower in October.<\/span><\/p>\n The Orionids are active from October 2 to November 7, with the best viewing expected on the night of October 21 and early morning of October 22.<\/span><\/p>\n Stargazers might also see meteors on nearby nights, depending on the weather and how clear the sky is.<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need a telescope or binoculars to see the shower, so it\u2019s easy for both amateur astronomers and casual skywatchers to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n The best time to watch the Orionid meteor shower is usually after midnight and before dawn, when the radiant point in the constellation Orion is higher in the sky.<\/span><\/p>\n But moonlight will reduce visibility for much of the peak night.<\/span><\/p>\n Skywatchers are best off finding a dark spot away from city lights and giving their eyes about 20 to 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness.<\/span><\/p>\n The Orionids occur when tiny particles from Halley\u2019s Comet enter Earth\u2019s atmosphere at about 66 kilometers per second.<\/span><\/p>\n Friction and compression heat the air around these particles, creating the glowing streaks we call shooting stars.<\/span><\/p>\n