Orionid meteor shower 2026 — How to see meteors from Halley's Comet this October

The Orionids peak Oct. 21-22, 2026, bringing fast-moving meteors from Halley's Comet. Here's when and where to look.

Coverage · 9 write-ups · 18 outlets

• Space PressRead hereOct 9, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC · space.com
• WKBN.com PressRead hereOct 5, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC · wkbn.comOne of the best meteor showers of the year is underwayAlso carried by WKRG, WRIC ABC 8News, FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News, https://www.nxsmediawire.com/, FOX4KC.com
• The Asheville Citizen Times PressOct 6, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC · via Google NewsThe Orionid meteor shower is here. Here's how to view in Western NC
• Victorville Daily Press PressOct 6, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC · via Google NewsOctober meteor shower now active. How to see the Orionids in CaliforniaAlso carried by The Desert Sun
• FL Times-Union PressOct 6, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid meteor shower now active. Here's how, where to see itAlso carried by The Palm Beach Post, Treasure Coast News
• Raleigh News & Observer PressOct 6, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · via Google NewsA meteor shower is underway. When to look up to see its peak in NC.
• Sarasota Herald-Tribune PressOct 6, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC · via Google NewsOctober meteor shower now active. How to see the Orionids in FloridaAlso carried by bradenton.com
• Fresno Bee Genre pressOct 6, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC · via Google NewsOctober meteor shower now active. How to see the Orionids in Arizona
• ABC7 Los Angeles Genre pressOct 3, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC · via Google NewsThe Perseids, considered the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin