The Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of October 20–21, 2025, with dark skies. Thanks to a new moon, there will be perfect conditions for viewing. Expect 10–20 fast-moving meteors per hour. Some will leave glowing trails or even bright fireballs! Learn when, where, and how to watch this annual display created by Halley’s Comet, and discover why the Orionids are among the most graceful and speedy meteors of the year. For all you need to know, join host Deborah Byrd live at noon CDT (17

Where, when, and how to watch this week's meteor shower under perfect star-gazing conditions. | Insider Science

Watch the Milky Way rise over Oregon’s Mack Reef as the Perseids meteor shower streaks through the sky. Captured at Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, this timelapse shows one of nature’s best night shows. The annual meteor shower began in July and peaks August 12. Video by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | U.S. Department of the Interior