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Orionid meteor shower from Halley's Comet peaks this week
The Orionid meteor shower, made of debris from Halley's Comet, peaks around Oct. 21-22, 2026, with about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. The best viewing is in the hours before dawn, after the waxing gibbous moon sets. The meteors enter the atmosphere at about 41 miles per second.
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Sources
- Space.com: How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2026 peak this week
- EarthSky: Everything you need to know about the Orionid meteor shower
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