Orionids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Orionids are active from October 2 to November 7 and peak around October 21. At best, about 20 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 66 km/s and come from debris shed by 1P/Halley.
PeakOctober 21
ZHR20
Speed66 km/s
Moon at peak62%
| Active | October 2 – November 7 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Orion (Orion), +16° |
| Parent body | 1P/Halley |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 20 |
| Seen from both hemispheres |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, October 21 | 62% |
| 2028 | Fri, October 20 | 11% |
| 2029 | Sun, October 21 | 98% |
| 2030 | Mon, October 21 | 33% |
| 2031 | Tue, October 21 | 31% |
IMO ORI. Peak: λ☉ = 208°.