In October, a new shower of shooting stars passes through our skies, much to the delight of astronomy enthusiasts. Every year, meteor showers pass through the Earth's atmosphere, and this October brings us the Orionids, visible from October 2 to November 7, 2025, peaking on October 20. We can only hope that the rainy weather will leave us free to observe the sky in calmer weather, and put on a great show!
A far cry from the hundreds of meteors of the Perseids or even the sixty or so of the Geminids, this shower passing through the constellation of Orion (which forms a hunter with its arrow) produces almost 20 per hour all the same! This year, unlike last year, the Moon won't be there to bother us, leaving us with the possibility of spotting meteors with the naked eye even outside the radiant, with a bit of luck.
Just in case, raise your eyes to the bright star Betelgeuse after midnight, until the constellation is clearly visible from the southeast. Caused by the ice and dust of comet 1P/Halley, like the Eta Aquarides, they are known for their speed, leaving bright trails and even fireballs behind them!
Of course, with the light pollution of cities even at night, it would be better to be in the countryside or high up in the mountains to get a good view of the shooting stars. And don't forget to make a wish!
The best spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Numerous shooting star nights punctuate the year, as do astronomical events, which can be admired weather permitting, in places with less pollution. But where can you find these rare gems in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 20, 2025 to October 21, 2025
The best spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
