UK
Orionids UK 2027
Orionids 2027 in UK peaks around 22 October. Compare the annual guide, nearby city guides and other major showers.
Moon conditions are a viewing variable
Moonlight, moonrise timing and Moon altitude can change how many faint meteors are visible during the local viewing window.
Artificial light boundary
UK towns create strong skyglow; rural edges, coasts, moors and open parks usually give a wider, darker sky.
Where to look
Use the radiant as a general reference direction, then watch a broad area of sky rather than one precise point.
Where to see
Cloud and street lighting are often the practical limit; choose safe open locations and avoid direct lamps.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I look for Orionids?
Use the radiant as a general reference direction, then watch a broad area of sky rather than one precise point.
Related meteor-shower guides
- Meteor showers UK 2027
- Peak time
- Where to see
- Leonids 2027
- Orionids 2027 in London
- Orionids 2027 in Manchester
- Orionids 2027 in Birmingham
- Orionids 2027 in Edinburgh
- Orionids 2027 in Glasgow
- Orionids 2027 in Cardiff
- Orionids 2027 in Belfast
- Orionids 2027 in Bristol
- Orionids 2027 in Leeds
- Orionids 2027 in Newcastle
SunPoint viewing note
Use the radiant as a reference and scan a broad area of sky. SunPoint does not publish dark-sky or Bortle claims without supporting light-pollution data.