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Orionid meteor shower offers overnight viewing in Thailand
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The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand ( NARIT ) is inviting the public to watch the Orionid meteor shower on the night of Wednesday (October 21, 2026), continuing until dawn on Thursday (October 22, 2026).
Key facts
- The shower is expected to average about 20 meteors an hour at its peak, appearing in the eastern sky from around 10.30pm.
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- The Orionids, also known as the “ Orion meteor shower ”, originate from the numerous dust particles and small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet ( 1P/Halley ).
- According to NARIT, this year’s viewing period runs from the night of Wednesday until dawn on Thursday, with the shower forecast to average about 20 meteors an hour at its peak.
Summary
The shower is expected to average about 20 meteors an hour at its peak, appearing in the eastern sky from around 10.30pm.
The Orionids, also known as the “ Orion meteor shower ”, originate from the numerous dust particles and small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet ( 1P/Halley ).