Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks with Clear Skies Across Central US

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks with Clear Skies Across Central US

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth reported that the Orionid meteor shower peaked on the night of Oct 21-22, delivering up to 20 meteors per hour under clear skies across much of the United States. Earlier, The Weather Channel had forecast clear-sky conditions for the central and eastern United States while warning of cloud and rain threats in the Rockies, Southwest, West Coast and parts of the Northeast. CNN added that a waxing gibbous moon could have reduced visibility for part of the viewing window.

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The Weather Channel • 10月22日 06:56

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of Oct. 21-22, with clear skies expected in much of the central and eastern United States, while cloudier conditions may affect the Rockies, Southwest and parts of the West Coast.

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Peak viewing for the Orionid meteor showers and for fall foliage across parts of CNY
Peak viewing for the Orionid meteor showers and for fall foliage across parts of CNY

WSTM • 10月21日 22:20

Clear skies tonight will offer optimal conditions to view the Orionid meteor shower, while lower-elevation areas of Central New York experience peak autumn colors.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it

WLWT • 10月21日 20:38

Astronomers say the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak around midnight on Oct. 21-22, with optimal viewing conditions expected across much of the United States.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it

KOCO • 10月21日 20:38

Astronomers say the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak around midnight on Oct. 21-22, with optimal viewing conditions expected across much of the United States.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it

WESH • 10月21日 19:49

Astronomers say the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak around midnight on Oct. 21-22, with optimal viewing conditions expected across much of the United States.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it

KCCI • 10月21日 19:19

Astronomers say the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak around midnight on Oct. 21-22, with optimal viewing conditions expected across much of the United States.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight - Here's how to see it

WMUR • 10月21日 18:58

Astronomers say the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak around midnight on Oct. 21-22, with optimal viewing conditions expected across much of the United States.

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Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • 10月21日 14:25

The Orionid meteor shower, sourced from Halley's Comet, reaches its peak on the night of Oct. 21-22, with observers in both hemispheres able to see 10-20 meteors per hour under clear skies.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night with a lurking noreaster
Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night with a lurking noreaster

The Boston Globe • 10月21日 11:37

The Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak Wednesday night into early Thursday, but cloud cover from an offshore nor'easter and a bright moon may limit visibility in New England.

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Orionid meteor shower: How to watch
Orionid meteor shower: How to watch

CNN • 10月21日 10:00

The Orionid meteor shower will reach its maximum on Wednesday night, offering up to 20 meteors per hour, though a waxing gibbous moon may reduce visibility for part of the viewing window.

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cloud cover forecast by region
cloud cover forecast by region

The Weather Channel • 10月21日 09:55

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of Oct. 21-22, with clear skies expected across much of the central and eastern United States, while cloud cover may affect viewers in the Rockies, Southwest, West Coast and parts of the Northeast.

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cloud cover forecast by region
cloud cover forecast by region

The Weather Channel • 10月20日 09:39

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of Oct. 21-22, with clear-sky conditions expected across much of the central and eastern United States, while cloud and rain threats remain in the Rockies, Southwest, West Coast and parts of the Northeast.

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2026年十月19日
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cloud cover forecast by region
cloud cover forecast by region

The Weather Channel • 10月19日 22:00

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of Oct. 21-22, with clear-sky conditions expected across much of the central and eastern United States, while cloud and rain threats remain in the Rockies, Southwest, West Coast and parts of the Northeast.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立