The Orionid meteor shower is expected to be a great show in 2012.
You'll be able to see the Orionids from October 16th to October 27th.
Saw some already 2nite .
October 21, 2012, is the meteor shower's peak and is expected to produce around 25 meteors per hour;
however, up to 70 meteors per hour could result as seen in the past.
Off-peak amounts should be around 15 per hour.
On Saturday, October 20th, the waxing crescent Moon will set before midnight.
A dark sky will be present for viewing of the Orionids between midnight and dawn on Sunday, October 21st.
The hours between midnight and dawn on October 21st are expected to be the peak of the meteor showers in 2012.