The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon makes much of the night less than ideal. Sometimes the sensible observing decision is knowing when to stay in bed — and when to get up early.
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October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
When not to watch a meteor shower — why I'm not staying up for the Orionids
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Excerpt from Space.com.