October skywatching guide: Hunter's Moon, meteor showers, Saturn at opposition and more you can't miss - FOX Weather
This guide outlines key astronomical events for October, including the Hunter's Moon, the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers, and Saturn's opposition. It provides specific dates and viewing tips for amateur astronomers to observe these celestial phenomena.
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THE TAKEAWAY October is shaping up to be a great month for skywatchers, with several celestial events you won't want to miss for the first full month of fall. From meteor showers and the Hunter's Moon to Saturn in opposition, find out when to look up: Oct. 4: Saturn in opposition On Oct. 4, Saturn will be in opposition, which means Earth comes between it and the Sun. NASA LAUNCHES SPACEX’S CREW-13 ON A RECORD-BREAKING JOURNEY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION What this means is Saturn will be opposite the Sun in the sky, rising around sunset and remaining visible for much of the night, NASA said. Oct. 4 to 5: Moon and Mars close in the sky On Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, the Moon will be near Mars in the predawn sky. The waning crescent Moon will also be near Jupiter around this time.
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