The Orionid meteor shower peaked on Oct. 22–23, 2025, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible across the UK.

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, peaked on October 22 and 23, 2025, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible across the UK. The Lake District, including Keswick, ranked among the top viewing locations, offering about 3 hours and 38 minutes of dark skies ideal for stargazing. Favorable conditions were due to the moon setting early, reducing light pollution. Other top spots included Cairngorms National Park, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, and Northumberland. The fast, bright meteors travel at up to 41 miles per second and often leave glowing trails. Experts recommend viewing from remote areas like national parks or Dark Sky sites to maximize visibility. The event followed the Draconid meteor shower and is considered one of the year’s most reliable.