A 10×50 is enough glass for Orion and the Pleiades.
A red light keeps your eyes dark-adapted. Give them 20 minutes.
Turn Left at Orion helps you find your way around.
Starter kit for the next clear night: a 10×50, a red flashlight so your eyes stay dark-adapted, and Turn Left at Orion.
For the next meteor shower, see Orionids 2026: when and how to watch.