Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where, and how to watch the ‘celestial rain’

The Orionid Meteor Shower will peak on October 21, 2025, offering a dazzling celestial display as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet. With moonless nights during its peak, skywatchers can anticipate 15-20 meteors per hour, with optimal viewing from 1 AM to dawn in the United States. Observers in both hemispheres can enjoy this natural fireworks show.