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The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
science10/20/2025

Tuesday is the predicted peak for the Orionid meteor shower. The best time to look for these bits of Halley’s comet debris hitting our atmosphere is after midnight.

The best time to look for these bits of Halley’s comet debris hitting our atmosphere is after midnight, especially in the hours before dawn. EarthSky.org states, “In 2025, the Orionid meteor shower should rain down its greatest number of meteors on t... [1893 chars]