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Orionids

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[uh-rahy-uh-nidz, awr-ee-oh-, ohr-] / əˈraɪ ə nɪdz, ˌɔr iˈoʊ-, ˌoʊr- /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a collection of meteors comprising a meteor shower Orionid meteor shower visible during October, and having its apparent origin in the constellation Orion.

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Orionids

The Orionids are fast and bright, entering our atmosphere with speeds of around 41 miles per second.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Orionids are known to leave glowing trails that can last seconds or even minutes due to their astounding speed — 41 miles a second, according to the American Meteor Society.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025

The Orionids are fast-moving meteors travelling at a speed of around 41 miles per second.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025

The Orionids meteor shower will peak on Monday night into Tuesday with the best viewing conditions between midnight and dawn.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024

The Orionids are back, promising views of a spectacular meteor shower this weekend.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024

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