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Orionid meteor shower peak

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    There are 1,861 days until Orionid meteor shower peak, on Wednesday, 22 October 2031.

    The Orionid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 1P/Halley, is expected around 01:12 UTC on 22 October 2031 (solar longitude 208°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 20 under dark skies; the Moon is 36% illuminated at the peak (first quarter). Activity runs October 2 to November 7.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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