Orionid Meteor Shower 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📝 About Orionid Meteor Shower 2026
Peaking around October 21-22, the Orionids are the second annual meteor shower produced by debris from Halley's Comet, appearing to radiate from a point near the constellation Orion. Under dark skies, observers can expect 15 to 25 fast-moving meteors per hour at peak, with occasional bright fireballs. Orionid meteors slam into Earth's atmosphere at about 66 km/s — among the fastest of any annual shower — and frequently leave persistent glowing trains lasting several seconds. The shower is visible from both hemispheres, making it one of the most widely observed annual meteor events. Because Halley's debris is spread along a wide swath, the Orionids produce decent activity for nearly a week on either side of the peak.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 173
- Category
- Seasons & Astronomy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 173 days until Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Peaking around October 21-22, the Orionids are the second annual meteor shower produced by debris from Halley's Comet, appearing to radiate from a point near the constellation Orion. Under dark skies, observers can expect 15 to 25 fast-moving meteors per hour at peak, with occasional bright fireballs. Orionid meteors slam into Earth's atmosphere at about 66 km/s — among the fastest of any annual shower — and frequently leave persistent glowing trains lasting several seconds. The shower is visible from both hemispheres, making it one of the most widely observed annual meteor events. Because Halley's debris is spread along a wide swath, the Orionids produce decent activity for nearly a week on either side of the peak.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 falls on a Wednesday.