Unlike the Draconid meteor shower, the Orionids are hailed for their bright, bombastic glow and speed — which, when paired ...

Residents of many of the northern U.S. states, from Washington to Maine, could get a chance to see auroras around midnight.

The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak next Wednesday night, offering viewers between 10 and 20 meteors per hour under mostly clear skies despite potential interference from a nearly full moon.

The Orionid meteor shower and Hunter’s Moon arrive ahead of Halloween. Here’s when to look up and how to get the best views this October.

See the supermoon on Oct. 6, plus the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers peaking in October 2025. Learn about these celestial events.

October is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for skywatchers, with two meteor showers, a bright hunter's moon and some of the best opportunities of 2026 to spot planets and other ...

Saturn reaches opposition on Oct. 4, the Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 21–22, and the Moon passes close to the Pleiades — ...

Meteorologist and Guest Lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium, Joe Rao, details some impressive skywatching attractions this month.

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The skywatching events kick off on Oct. 4 with Saturn in opposition. The Draconid and Orionid meteor showers will dominate the sky, too. The full Hunter's Moon happens on Oct. 25. October is shaping ...

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Saturn, Orionids And The Pleiades October offers several opportunities for skywatchers to observe Saturn, the Orionid meteor shower and the Moon near the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters.