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Orionid and Draconid Meteor Showers Set for October 2025

9/27/2025

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The Orionid meteor shower runs October 2–November 12, 2025, peaking October 22–23.
It originates from Halley's Comet debris, producing shooting stars.
Stargazers can expect 10–20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
The Draconid meteor shower runs October 6–10, 2025, peaking on the evening of October 8. Typically 5–10 meteors per hour, though rare events may yield hundreds.

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Story summary

The Orionid meteor shower runs October 2–November 12, 2025, peaking October 22–23.
It originates from Halley's Comet debris, producing shooting stars.
Stargazers can expect 10–20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
The Draconid meteor shower runs October 6–10, 2025, peaking on the evening of October 8. Typically 5–10 meteors per hour, though rare events may yield hundreds.