The Orionid meteor shower, one of the most dazzling annual sky events, is set to peak this month. Known for producing fast, bright meteors, the Orionids are actually fragments of Halley’s Comet, burning up as they slam into Earth’s atmosphere. Here’s when and where you can watch the Orionid meteor shower this month. Orionids meteor shower: When and where to watchThe meteor shower will peak between October 21 and October 22, 2025; however, activity can be observed a few days before and after. The best viewing time is after midnight until dawn, when the constellation Orion, the radiant point of the shower, is high in the sky.