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One of the best meteor showers of the year is underway

The Orionid meteor shower, one of the best of the year, is currently underway. It is linked to Halley's Comet and peaks in October. The shower is active until the end of the month, with the peak occurring around October 21-22. Sky gazers can see up to 20 meteors per hour during the peak.

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  • ✓ The Orionid meteor shower is linked to Halley's Comet.
  • ✓ The meteor shower peaks in October.
  • ✓ The shower is active until the end of October.
  • ✓ Up to 20 meteors per hour can be seen during the peak.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Orionid meteor shower has started and will peak later this month.

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  1. Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in October

    The Orionid meteor shower, one of the best of the year, is currently underway. It is linked to Halley's Comet and peaks in October. The shower is active until the end of the month, with the peak occurring around October 21-22. Sky gazers can see up to 20 meteors per hour during the peak.

    Why it matters

    The Orionid meteor shower is an annual event that occurs when the Earth passes through the debris trail left behind by Halley's Comet. This comet is one of the most famous comets in history, and its meteor shower is a popular event for stargazers. The shower is visible in the Northern Hemisphere, and the best viewing times are usually around midnight to 4 am.

    What is confirmed

    • The Orionid meteor shower is linked to Halley's Comet.
    • The meteor shower peaks in October.
    • The shower is active until the end of October.
    • Up to 20 meteors per hour can be seen during the peak.

    What to watch next

    • Peak viewing dates for the Orionid meteor shower
    • Weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions
    • Astronomy club events for the meteor shower
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    7. WKBN.com — One of the best meteor showers of the year is underway
    8. The Asheville Citizen Times — Orionid meteor shower is here. See 2026 peak dates, more in Western NC
    9. Ad Astra Radio — Salina Astronomy Club is Looking Up
    10. www.essexcountynews.co.uk — Meteor shower linked with famous comet visible in Essex skies this month
    11. ua.news — Peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower: When Ukrainians Will Be Able to See the Meteor Shower in October
    12. Good News Network — A Swarm of Seven Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Night Skies All October Long
    confidence 85%
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