The most reliable meteor shower of the year is almost upon us – and you won't want to miss it. The Orionid Meteor Shower will reach its dazzling peak tonight with up to 20 shooting stars every hour.

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DAYTON — The Orionids are active from October 2nd to November 7th. Orionids are a medium strength shower that sometimes reaches high strength activity. They produce 10-20 shower members at maximum. In ...

October’s night sky is set to dazzle, featuring a radiant supermoon, the fiery Draconid meteor shower, and the sparkling Orionids. As the full moon reaches its largest and brightest on October 6, ...