Orionids peak on October 21–22: when to watch the sky
The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of October 21–22, 2026, according to NASA's calendar. Active from October 2 to November 7, the shower comes from particles left behind by Halley's Comet.
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The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of October 21–22, 2026, according to NASA's calendar. Active from October 2 to November 7, the shower comes from particles left behind by Halley's Comet.
The best viewing period is after midnight until dawn. Find a safe place away from streetlights, allow your eyes to adapt to darkness and watch a broad area of the sky, not just the constellation Orion.
NASA gives a guide of around 10–20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This is not a guaranteed count for any location: clouds, moonlight and light pollution affect visibility.
For viewing around Veliko Tarnovo, check local cloud conditions shortly before going out. This astronomical forecast is not a weather forecast.
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NASA — Orionids, 2026 calendar
Illustrative photograph: Ryan Hutton / Unsplash. It does not depict the reported event or study. Cropped to 1200×675 px. Photographer · Unsplash licence.
