US EditionOrionid Meteor Shower 2025: The Year's 'Most Reliable Meteor Shower' Peaks This Week - How and Where to See It
The Orionids meteor shower, caused by debris from comet 1P/Halley, produces fast meteors and occasional fireballs, peaking Oct. 22-23, NASA said.
- On Oct. 22- 23, the Orionids meteor shower reaches its peak, with activity concentrated last night and tonight during the Oct. 2 to Nov. 12 NASA window.
- Comet 1P/Halley left the debris that causes the Orionids, as tiny grains of dust and ice burn up in Earth's atmosphere; observers have seen activity following earlier Draconids events.
- Traveling at around 41 miles per second, the Orionid meteors often leave glowing trains and some brighter ones become fireballs, creating spectacular flashes.
- To maximize sightings, wait until dark, avoid light pollution and let your eyes adjust; check local cloud forecast and follow NASA's advice to head out after midnight lying with feet southeast or northeast.
- With October already hosting multiple showers, cloud coverage can significantly impair visibility and the Draconids appeared earlier this month, affecting observers' chances.
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