What’s Up: October 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A Meteor Shower and the Moon Near the Pleiades See Saturn at opposition, catch the Orionid meteor shower, and watch the Moon pass close to the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters. Skywatching Highlights Transcript Saturn takes center stage, a meteor shower lights up the sky, and the Moon visits the Seven Sisters. That’s […] The post What’s Up: October 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA…
In October 2026, skywatchers are in for a treat with several celestial events to observe. On October 4th, Saturn will reach opposition, making it visible for much of the night. Opposition occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and Saturn, placing the ringed planet opposite the Sun in our sky. This means it rises around sunset and remains visible throughout the night.
Observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have recently revealed a ten-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's south pole, which appears to be strengthening.
A thin crescent Moon will appear close to Jupiter before sunrise on October 6th. The Orionid meteor shower will peak on October 21st to 22nd, but moonlight may interfere with viewing, so it is recommended to look before dawn after moonset. On October 27th to 28th, the Moon will pass near the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, offering a unique opportunity for skywatchers to observe this beautiful celestial alignment.
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