TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The allure of celestial events never fades with time and place, even in a brightly lit city like Singapore. Just this week, the city-state is in for a treat as the Orionid meteor shower streaks across the sky over two nights, between October 21 and 22.
Believed to be one of the most impressive meteor showers visible to the naked eye, the Orionids are a sight you won't want to miss, especially with just one night left. To catch them at their best, here's everything you need to know about the Orionid meteor shower, citing multiple sources.
The Orionid meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley's Comet. As tiny fragments from the comet enter Earth's atmosphere, they heat up and streak across the sky, creating brilliant trails of light.
According to Live Science, the Orionids occur annually from October 2 to November 7. The peak nights fall on October 20 and 21, when stargazers can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour, blazing through the sky at speeds of about 41 miles per second.
Just like other parts of the world, Singapore will also be able to witness the Orionid meteor shower. However, visibility may be affected by light pollution and cloud cover, which both are factors impacting stargazing globally.
In 2025, the exact peak dates for the Orionid meteor shower remain consistent, over two nights between October 21 and 22. As highlighted by TimeOut, the best time to catch the Orionoids in Singapore is during the early hours of the morning, at 2 a.m.
Choosing locations with minimal light pollution is key to seeing the Orionid meteor shower at its best. In Singapore, some of the top stargazing spots include East Coast Park, Springleaf Nature Park, and Labrador Nature Reserve. These areas offer open skies, limited artificial lighting, and a peaceful environment, making them perfect for taking in the majesty of this astronomical display.
Seeing the Orionid meteor shower is easy. Without telescopes or binoculars, all you need to do is just head to a dark, open area, and let your naked eyes take in the celestial spectacle.