Orionids 2026
Orionids peaks on Wednesday, October 21 2026, with up to 20 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Orion.
Peak
Wednesday
October 21, 2026 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
76%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Oct 2 → Nov 7
Radiant
Orion
Peak ZHR
20 /h
Velocity
66 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 1P/Halley
Other years for Orionids