The peak of the Orionid meteor shower: space is preparing a show for Earthlings
When and where to watch
The stream’s radiant (the area where meteors appear to originate) is in the constellation Orion. “Find a spot away from city lights, take a blanket or a deck chair. Lie on your back and look up, trying to take in as much of the sky as possible. Your eyes will need about 30 minutes to fully adapt to the dark, after which you will begin to see meteors,” the portal 56orb.ru quotes the recommendations of Bill Cook, head of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office.
What the Orionids are
Origin: Particles from the famous Halley’s Comet
Duration: Active from October 2 to November 7
Intensity: At peak, up to 20–25 meteors per hour can be observed
Characteristic: The Orionid meteors are known for their high speed (up to 66 km/s) and often leave long, bright trails in the sky that can shimmer in different hues.
A double astronomical bonus
On this night astronomy enthusiasts will have the rare opportunity to see two comets at the same time as the meteor stream — C/2025 A6 Lemmon and C/2025 R2 SWAN — which will be at their closest approach to Earth. Under favorable conditions and with the aid of binoculars, their gas-and-dust tails may be visible.
Experts emphasize that no special equipment is required to observe this celestial display — just a clear sky, patience, and the desire to make a wish on a “shooting star.”
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The peak of the Orionid meteor shower: space is preparing a show for Earthlings
From October 21 to 24, residents of the Northern Hemisphere will be able to observe one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year — the Orionids. Astronomers note that this year unique observing conditions have come together: the shower's peak coincides with the new moon, providing an especially dark sky and excellent visibility even for the faintest meteors.