Best Tips for Watching the Orionid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
The October new moon provides ideal dark skies for viewing the Orionid meteor shower and the rare Comet Lemmon, which is closest to Earth on October 21, 2025. The meteor shower peaks around October 20-21, with 10-20 meteors per hour, visible from dark locations between midnight and pre-dawn. Comet Lemmon can be seen near the Big Dipper in the northwest, brightest until late October. The new moon on October 21 offers optimal conditions for stargazing, with brighter stars and minimal moonlight interference.