October Preview: What to watch for in the sky and on the calendar
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Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- clickorlando.com14:35first to report
October may start warmer than normal, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. Here’s a look at the celestial events, calendar highlights and fun timing treats ahead.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- bbc.co.uk06:32
The Orionid meteor shower peaks in October as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- ABC (Spain)04:00
Unas de las estampas del verano que dejamos atrás con el comienzo del otoño son esas salidas nocturnas para ver las estrellas y lluvias de meteoros que suelen producirse especialmente en agosto. Sin embargo, que se haya acabado la época estival no quiere decir que también lo hayan hecho las lluvias de estrellas y, aunque ahora nos tengamos que abrigar más parra disfrutar de ellas en primera persona, sigue siendo un plan del que disfrutar. Astronómos y aficionados a esta ciencia están de...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:42
Il cielo di ottobre apre la stagione astronomica autunnale con le Draconidi. Uno sciame meteorico che quest’anno gode di una coincidenza perfetta: l’approssimarsi della Luna nuova del 10 ottobre assicurerà un cielo scuro, privo di inquinamento luminoso naturale. Il palcoscenico ideale per intercettare le scie luminose. A differenza di molti altri sciami che richiedono levatacce […] L'articolo Arrivano le stelle cadenti di ottobre: ecco cosa sono le Draconidi. Come e quando vedere le meteore...
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:05
W nocy z 8 na 9 października przypadnie noc spadających gwiazd, czyli maksimum aktywności Drakonidów. Najlepsze chwile tej astronomicznej obserwacji nastąpić mogą około godz. 3 czasu polskiego. Ale korzystne warunki do śledzenia tego spektaklu przy dobrych parametrach pogody mogą pojawić się wcześniej, między godz. 20 a 23. Tegoroczne widowisko ułatwi niemal niewidoczny Księżyc.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- my1035.com14:03
The Draconid meteor shower is peaking, and the Northern Lights could join the show over Montana.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- kmhk.com11:31
The Orionid meteor shower peaks in the predawn hours of October 21 and 22, and the best viewing starts after the moon sets in the early morning.
- aol.com21:24
The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak next Wednesday night, offering viewers between 10 and 20 meteors per hour under mostly clear skies despite potential interference from a nearly full moon.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com08:16
Skywatchers can enjoy the sight of the Orionid meteor shower this October. At its peak, the meteor shower is active in the sky from October 2nd to November 7th. The best time to view it would be shortly before sunrise. You may be able to see 10-20 meteors each hour, although it may prove challenging to see because of light pollution and the brightness of the moon.
Mon, 19 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories06:00
Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Astro Bob: Rise early on Oct. 22 to see meteors from Halley's Comet Duluth News Tribune Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky The Guardian The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week! Here's what to expect Space
- dailygalaxy.com16:15
Remnants of Halley's Comet are about to streak across the night sky, offering skywatchers a chance to witness one of autumn's fastest meteor showers.
- Novinky (Czechia)18:37
V noci ze středy na čtvrtek má maximum pravidelný meteorický roj jménem Orionidy, jehož meteory pocházejí z úlomků nejznámější vlasatice: Halleyovy komety. Radiant roje, tedy místo, odkud meteory zdánlivě vylétají, se totiž promítá do „kyje“ v severovýchodní části souhvězdí Orionu. Toto místo stoupá nad obzor v pozdních nočních hodinách a vrcholí až okolo třetí hodiny ranní. Je ovšem třeba dodat, že počasí bezproblémové pozorování moc neslibuje.
- Google News - Top Stories22:00
Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of Forbes How to See the Orionid Meteor Shower and Other Upcoming Astronomical Events WIRED 'Most beautiful' meteor shower set to peak. When to watch the Orionids Detroit Free Press See the Orionid meteor shower peak over New York this week: Best viewing times Democrat and Chronicle
Tue, 20 October 2026
7 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:00
If you're up for braving the early wake-up, experts suggest you will be rewarded with a meteor every few minutes during this week's Orionid meteor shower.
- Google News - Top Stories09:39
Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watch WRAL Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of Forbes 'Most beautiful' meteor shower set to peak. When to watch the Orionids Detroit Free Press Orionid meteor shower to light up October skies with fiery cosmic display FOX Weather
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:15
W nocy z 21 na 22 października czeka nas wyjątkowy spektakl na niebie – maksimum roju meteorów Orionidów, które najlepiej wypatrywać przed świtem, po zachodzie Księżyca. To nie koniec atrakcji, bo niemal tydzień później, 27-28 października, nadarzy się kolejna okazja do obserwacji: w pobliżu słynnej gromady Plejad, zwanej Siedmioma Siostrami, pojawi się jasny Księżyc.
- 981thehawk.com13:15
Fragments from Halley's Comet will light up the night sky this week as the Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday into Thursday. Find a dark spot, grab a blanket, and look up for streaks of light appearing across different parts of the sky.
- Google News - Top Stories15:47
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch AP News Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of Forbes 'Most beautiful' meteor shower set to peak. When to watch the Orionids Detroit Free Press Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky The Guardian
- winnipegfreepress.com15:47
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
- timesherald.com15:52
The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley’s comet, peaks this week. A large moon will dim visibility until it sets late at night.
3 reprints
- twincities.com20 Oct, 15:52their copy
- wndu.com20 Oct, 23:18their copy
- dailysabah.com21 Oct, 07:07their copy
Wed, 21 October 2026
15 reports- wcbm.com05:30
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Marylanders will have a chance to see what NASA considers one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year as it peaks overnight Wednesday. The Orionids […]
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:48
VEČERAS je vrhunac meteorskog roja Orionida, ostataka Halleyjeva kometa. Najbolje vrijeme za promatranje je nakon ponoći, no Mjesec će otežati vidljivost slabijih meteora.
- Google News - Top Stories06:00
The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight — Here’s When To Look Forbes The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch AP News Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Orionid meteor shower peak: How and when to see it this week BBC
- Google News - Top Stories09:55
Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower CNN How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower CNN Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars Space Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watch NBC 6 South Florida Halley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of Forbes
- 973kkrc.com10:38
South Dakotans who enjoy looking up at the night sky and seeing a really cool light show may want to set their alarms!
- Google News - Top Stories11:04
A meteor shower created by Halley’s Comet peaks tonight The Boston Globe How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Orionid meteor shower’s glowing streaks and fireballs will light up the sky ABC7 Chicago Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night as Seattle skies stay mostly clear KIRO 7 News Seattle
- Google News - Top Stories11:22
The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo Go Stargazing The New York Times Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watch NBC 6 South Florida
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars Space The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel
- Google News - Top Stories19:19
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight — Here's how to see it KCCI The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel
- Google News - Top Stories20:38
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight — Here's how to see it WMUR How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel
- Google News - Top Stories20:38
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight — Here's how to see it WESH How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Halley’s Comet Is About To Send ‘Shooting Stars’ Across The Sky Forbes Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower CNN The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories20:38
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight — Here's how to see it WLWT Orionid meteor shower to light up October skies with fiery cosmic display FOX Weather Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight WPEC How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times I just saw Halley's Comet + nearing record warmth MPR News
- Google News - Top Stories20:38
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight — Here's how to see it KOCO Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Orionid meteor shower to light up October skies with fiery cosmic display FOX Weather The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here’s the best time to look up USA TODAY 10BEST
- Google News - Top Stories22:20
Peak viewing for the Orionid meteor showers and for fall foliage across parts of CNY WSTM Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet The New York Times Orionid meteor shower to light up October skies with fiery cosmic display FOX Weather The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here’s the best time to look up USA TODAY 10BEST
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories06:56
Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel Orionid meteor shower to light up October skies with fiery cosmic display FOX Weather The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here’s the best time to look up USA TODAY 10BEST Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower CNN The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. When and where to see Halley's comet debris Yahoo
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- space.com18:00
This incredible composite image of Orionid meteors was captured as Earth passed through the debris trail shed by Halley's Comet.