Was October 23, 2026 a shooting star in Columbus?
NO
No — today is a Friday; the Orionids peaked two nights ago and a 94% moon drowns out the stragglers.
Why
- Orionids peaked October 21-22, 2026, at 10-20 meteors per hour
- Moon 94% illuminated, waxing gibbous, up most of the night
- Orionids stay active until November 7, but well past peak