Overview
- The shower is active from October 2 to November 7 and is visible from both hemispheres with its radiant in Orion.
- Latest guidance for Mexico points to the night of Oct. 21 into the early hours of Oct. 22 for the peak, though some reports cite Oct. 20–21.
- Observers in optimal conditions can expect roughly 10–20 meteors per hour during the most active hours.
- Best viewing is after midnight, ideally around 3:00–4:30 a.m., by facing east or southeast and avoiding light pollution.
- Recommended dark-sky spots in Mexico include Ajusco or Desierto de los Leones near Mexico City, Bosque La Primavera in Jalisco, and mountain areas in Puebla, Hidalgo and Nuevo León.