The night sky will host one of autumn’s best meteor showers at the start of the new week as the Orionids reach their annual peak. | AccuWeather

Another cold front will move across the area into Tuesday morning. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith says it will be a dry frontal passage with the rainfall threat remaining southeast of North Texas. The latest forecast is here ... | NBC DFW

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of October 20–21, 2025, with dark skies. Thanks to a new moon, there will be perfect conditions for viewing. Expect 10–20 fast-moving meteors per hour. Some will leave glowing trails or even bright fireballs! Learn when, where, and how to watch this annual display created by Halley’s Comet, and discover why the Orionids are among the most graceful and speedy meteors of the year. For all you need to know, join host Deborah Byrd live at noon CDT (17