Was today a meteor shower?
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YES
Yes — the Orionids peak the night of Oct 21 into Oct 22, making today a peak day, with 10–20 meteors an hour.
Why
- Orionids peak night: Oct 21 into early Oct 22, 2026
- 10–20 meteors per hour under dark skies
- Moon 87% illuminated, washing out fainter meteors