The Orionid meteor shower peaks in the UK early on 22 October, with up to 20 meteors per hour possible under clear skies, though weather may hinder viewing.
01Summary
- 01The Orionid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of 22 October in the UK, producing up to 20 meteors per hour.
- 02The shower is caused by debris from Halley's comet entering Earth's atmosphere at 41 miles per second.
- 03Meteors are best viewed after midnight from a dark spot away from city lights, without binoculars.
- 04A waxing gibbous moon on 21 October reduces visibility until it sets around 03:00 BST on 22 October.
- 05The week is forecast to be wet and windy, with potential clear spells for parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Thursday morning.
02Why it matters
This gives you the best window to see bright fireballs from Halley's comet debris, but cloud cover and moonlight may limit visibility in many areas.
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