Getty – Contributor Orionid meteors will peak around October 20, when as many as 20 per hour will be visible to the naked eye
When is the Orionid meteor shower? When does it peak?
The Orionid meteor shower is an annual treat for stargazers, and one of the brightest showers in the celestial calendar.
This year, you'll be able to see Orionids between October 2 and November 7, but the shower will peak between Friday, October 20 and Sunday, October 22.
The meteors will be the brightest and most visible over the coming days, with the space rocks hurtling earthwards at speeds of up to 148,000 miles per hour.
During the shower's peak, you'll be able to see up to 20 meteors every hour, with the Orionid count peaking at 80 meteors per hour in previous years.
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