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science21 hours ago•1 min saved

October 2026 Sky Guide: Saturn Opposition, Orionids, and Lunar Alignments

October 2026 offers prime viewing opportunities for Saturn at opposition on October 4, the Orionid meteor shower peak on October 21-22, and the Moon passing near the Pleiades on October 27-28. A thin crescent Moon will occult Jupiter on October 6, while the Hunter's Moon reaches full illumination on October 26. Skywatchers should note that a waxing gibbous Moon may interfere with meteor viewing, requiring early morning observation after moonset.

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#hunters-moon #jupiter-occultation #orionid-meteor-shower

astronomy1 day ago•158 min saved

October 2026 Skywatching: Saturn’s Rings Return, Orionids Peak, and Moon Meets Pleiades

October 2026 offers prime viewing for Saturn at opposition on Oct. 4, the Orionid meteor shower peak on Oct. 21-22, and a lunar conjunction with the Pleiades on Oct. 27-28. Saturn’s rings are visible again after a 2025 edge-on crossing, with a 7-degree tilt. The Orionids may be dimmed by a waxing gibbous moon, requiring pre-dawn observation. The Pleiades conjunction is visible to the naked eye, with binoculars revealing more detail.

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#astronomy #night-sky-guide #orionid-meteor-shower