https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-is-underwayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-is-underwayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-is-underway#u122586Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:25:11 +0000The 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 mattersThe 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 He