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Orionids peak next week, but a bright moon spoils the show

Space.com's skywatching columnist says the Orionids peak next week, but moonlight will wash out much of the sky, so the best view may come early.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 11:06 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Space.com: “When not to watch a meteor shower — why I'm not staying up for the Orionids”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:06 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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Space.comWhen not to watch a meteor shower — why I'm not staying up for the Orionids

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon washes out most of the sky, so one skywatcher says the smart move is staying in bed.

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