Read, Watch or Listen

The Orionid meteor shower is expected to dazzle overnight Monday, Oct. 20 into Tuesday, Oct. 21, with a new moon on Oct. 21 leaving the sky dark for prime viewing, especially in rural locations. Comets Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and SWAN (C/2025 R2) may show during a 30-minute window about 90 minutes after sunset, likely best in binoculars. For meteors, use only the naked eye, seek dark skies 20–30 miles from cities, and allow 20–30 minutes to adapt. Orion rises after midnight, with early Oct. 22 favored. Northern Lights are possible across northern U.S. states and Canada.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.