When and how to watch Orionid meteor shower
Get ready for the Orionid meteor shower, peaking overnight on October 20-21, 2025.
This annual light show happens when Earth passes through bits of Halley's Comet, creating fast meteors with bright trails that seem to shoot from the constellation Orion.
With a new moon making skies extra dark, this year's viewing conditions are especially good.
Best time and direction to see meteors
Your best bet is between midnight and dawn—find a spot far from city lights and let your eyes adjust.
Look toward the area near Betelgeuse in Orion (it rises after 11pm), but you'll see meteors all over the sky, especially around 4-5am when activity peaks.
Tips for best experience
Don't just stare at Orion; scan across the sky so you catch longer, brighter streaks.
Thanks to no moonlight this year, both faint and bold meteors will stand out—so grab a blanket and enjoy nature's late-night show!