{
  "question": "Was today a good day for a meteor shower?",
  "url": "https://was.today/a-good-day-for-a-meteor-shower",
  "verdict": "no",
  "headline": "NO",
  "answer": "No — the Orionids peaked on 21–22 October, and a 94%-lit waxing gibbous moon will drown out most meteors.",
  "details": [
    "Orionids peak was 21–22 October 2026",
    "Moon 94% illuminated, full on 25 October",
    "Bright moonlight hides all but the brightest meteors"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Open-Meteo weather forecast",
      "url": "https://open-meteo.com/"
    },
    {
      "title": "RNZ",
      "url": "https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/2041166/the-2026-orionid-meteor-shower-is-here-when-and-how-to-see-it"
    },
    {
      "title": "RRI.co.id",
      "url": "https://rri.co.id/iptek/2821399/bersiap-hujan-meteor-orionid-capai-puncaknya-pada-21-22-oktober#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Mashable India",
      "url": "https://in.mashable.com/science/115197/orionid-meteor-shower-2026-know-peak-date-time-in-ist-and-how-to-watch-the-celestial-fireworks?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=MashableIndia%2Fmagazine%2FSCIENCE"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-23",
  "place": "Columbus, OH, US",
  "permalink": "https://was.today/a-good-day-for-a-meteor-shower/2026-10-23/us/oh/columbus",
  "scope": "local",
  "volatile": false,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-23T11:04:46.632Z"
}