Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at October 21, 2026 around 18:27 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 79% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
Safety: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
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