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meteor shower

Orionid Meteor Shower

NASA lists the Orionids’ peak on October 21–22, 2026, in its calendar of astronomical events.

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Key facts

  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: unknown
NASA’s list of 2026 astronomical events gives October 21 and 22 for the Orionids. NASA’s general skywatching guide identifies meteor showers as events to observe in the sky; the evidence provided here does not give an exact peak time or further Orionid-specific details.