Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars
Space.com • 10/16/2026 – 10/21/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-10-162026-10-21
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4h
Age
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Sources
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1
Hours Since Seen
Final Score27/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-10-16
- 2026-10-17
- 2026-10-19
- 2026-10-21Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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