Orionid Meteor Shower to Peak on October 21-22, 2025
The Orionid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak on the evening of October 21, 2025, with an estimated rate of up to 30 meteors per hour.
According to Dr. Bashir Marzouq, astronomy expert at Qatar Calendar House, the Orionid meteor shower is an important astronomical phenomenon that occurs annually from October 2 and peaks on October 21.
The Orionid meteor shower is a unique meteor shower, with an estimated rate of about 30 meteors per hour when it reaches its peak.
To observe the meteor shower, a location far from environmental and light pollution is required, making it accessible to residents of Qatar.
The Qatar Calendar House announced that the meteor shower will be visible on the evening of October 21, 2025, and will continue until dawn on October 22, 2025.
Astronomy expert Dr. Bashir Marzouq highlights the importance of this event as an annual astronomical phenomenon.
Author's Summary: Orionid meteor shower to peak on Oct 21-22.
- Peak date: October 21-22, 2025
- Estimated rate: up to 30 meteors per hour
- Visibility: requires a location far from environmental and light pollution