Was October 22, 2026 a meteor shower in Columbus?
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