Orionids

American

[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 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

Prepare yourself for a fireworks spectacle this coming week as the Orionids grace our night sky with the peak of their annual display.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025

The Orionids were technically visible in 2024 starting as early as Sept. 26th, but viewing conditions have not been ideal until this week.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024

As a result they put on quite a spectacular show, with Orionids being well-known for their vivid colors and zipping speeds.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024

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