When not to watch a meteor shower — why I'm not staying up for the Orionids

The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon makes much of the night less than ideal. Sometimes the sensible observing decision is knowing when to stay in bed — and when to get up early.

Coverage · 21 write-ups · 27 outlets

• Space PressRead hereOct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC · space.com
• UA.NEWS PressRead hereOct 11, 2026, 9:09 AM UTC · ua.newsPeak of the Orionid Meteor Shower: When Ukrainians Will Be Able to See the Meteor Shower in October
• The Economic Times PressOct 18, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid meteor shower 2026: When and where to watch the October shooting stars and how to get the best vie
• The News International PressOct 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid meteor shower 2026: Peak date, viewing tips and what to expect
• Yahoo News UK PressOct 17, 2026, 4:39 AM UTC · via Google NewsHalley's Comet will not return until 2061 - but its meteor shower peaks next weekAlso carried by The Bolton News, People.com
• The Vineyard Gazette PressOct 16, 2026, 3:55 PM UTC · via Google NewsVineyard Skies: Orionid Meteor Shower
• Nonstop Local News PressOct 16, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · via Google NewsTaurid meteor shower
• Liverpool Echo PressOct 15, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid meteor shower UK: When and how to see the peak of the shooting stars
• The Independent PressOct 15, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · via Google NewsThe Orionid meteor shower hits its UK peak next week. Here's when to see itAlso carried by AOL.co.uk
• Hawaii Public Radio PressOct 15, 2026, 1:35 AM UTC · via Google NewsHawaiʻi Skies: Orionid meteor shower
• Astronomy Magazine Genre pressRead hereOct 16, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC · astronomy.comThe Sky This Week from October 16 to 23: The Orionid meteor shower peaksAlso carried by Yahoo Tech, AccuWeather, Astronomy.com
• Sortir à Paris Genre pressRead hereOct 14, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC · sortiraparis.comOrionids 2026: the peak of the meteor shower is approaching
• DiscoverMooseJaw Genre pressRead hereOct 13, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC · discovermoosejaw.comOrionid meteor shower brings a connection to Halley's Comet
• Nation Thailand Genre pressRead hereOct 12, 2026, 2:36 AM UTC · nationthailand.comOrionid meteor shower to light up Thai skies October 21-22
• cristinaiglesias.com Genre pressRead hereOct 17, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC · cristinaiglesias.comOrionid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight 21–22 October: Catch 20 Fast-Moving Fireballs per Hour
• KeepTrack Genre pressOct 18, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21-22
• Tempo.co English Genre pressOct 16, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct. 21: How to Watch in the US
• play 103.7 Genre pressOct 15, 2026, 3:22 PM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid meteor shower peaks next week over Wood Buffalo
• Universe Today Genre pressOct 15, 2026, 2:33 PM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid, Taurid Meteors Haunt October Skies
• Demokratis.co.id Genre pressOct 17, 2026, 8:50 AM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21 to 22 Under Moonlight
• Aktualita.co Genre pressOct 12, 2026, 1:25 AM UTC · via Google NewsOrionid Meteor Shower October 2026: Peak Schedule and Best Viewing