Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: Is it on October 21 or 22? India to witness up to 20 meteors per hour

The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight on October 21–22, 2026. Skywatchers in India can look forward to shooting stars produced by debris from Halley’s Comet, with up to 20 meteors per hour possible under ideal conditions.