What's in the Sky This October: Rare Viewing of Saturn, Meteor Showers

What's in the sky this October: Rare viewing of Saturn, meteor showers

Saturn will be at its peak and in opposition, meaning it will be opposite the Sun and visible at night. During this time, Saturn will appear at its brightest, closest, and largest.

October skywatching guide: Hunter's Moon, meteor showers, Saturn at opposition and more you can't miss

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.

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 […]

October 2026: What's in the sky this month?

Saturn reaches opposition this month, putting on a fine show. Mercury is briefly visible early in October, while Venus remains low after sunset. Neptune lingers near Saturn, and Uranus is well placed between the Pleiades and Aldebaran. Mars makes a magnificent transit of the Beehive Cluster, not to be missed. Jupiter dominates the morning skyContinue reading "October 2026: What’s in the sky this month?"

¿Qué pasa en el cielo en octubre?

¿Qué pasa en el cielo en octubre? | NASA/JPL¡Atención, exploradores del cielo! Este mes, Saturno toma un lugar protagonista, una lluvia de meteoros ilumina el cielo y la Luna visita a las Siete Hermanas, las Pléyades. Esto es lo que pasa en el cielo en octubre de 2026.Adaptación al español por el equipo de NASA en españolWhat's Up for October 2026: Skywatching Tips from NASA | JPLSaturn takes center stage, a meteor shower lights up the sky, and …