Orionidele 2026: ploaia de stele căzătoare atinge maximul în octombrie. Când și cum se vede din România. Legătura cu cometa Halley

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of October 21-22, 2026, with ideal conditions allowing for about 20 meteors per hour. Observers in Romania should look for the meteors in the early morning hours, particularly after the moon sets. The Orionids are linked to comet 1P/Halley, with particles entering Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, creating bright trails. Despite the moon's brightness potentially obscuring fainter meteors, the shower remains active until November 7, 2026, providing multiple opportunities for viewing. Observers are advised to find dark locations and allow their eyes to adjust to the darkness for optimal viewing.