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Peak of the Orionids meteor shower, 21 October 2026

The meteor shower reaches its annual peak — the best nights to watch, with the highest rates typically in the dark hours before dawn. The exact moment is 18:24 UTC on 21 October 2026, with up to 23 meteors per hour expected at the peak under ideal conditions. Open this page in Asteria to see the event in the sky for your own location, in your local time.

Objects involved: Orionids

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