Orionid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know

Bright, colorful meteor streaking across a starry sky with some of the constellation Orion above it.

Orionid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know

The Orionid meteor shower is here! Find out where and when to look up with our charts and viewing tips.

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