This October, get ready to witness some of the most spectacular celestial events in our solar system. NASA's latest skywatching tips are here to help you make the most of these astronomical occurrences.
First up is a supermoon on October 6th, which will see the full moon appear about 30% brighter and up to 14% larger than a typical full moon due to its exceptionally close distance from Earth. What's more, this coincides with International Observe the Moon Night, an annual event where enthusiasts come together to marvel at our natural satellite.
In the skies beyond the moon, two meteor showers are worth tracking: the Draconid and Orionid meteors. The Draconids begin on October 6th and can produce up to 10 meteors per hour, originating from debris left behind by the comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner. While the peak is set for around October 8th, you might still catch some meteors during this period. If not, there's always the Orionid meteor shower a few weeks later.
On October 21st, the Orionid meteor shower peaks and promises to deliver spectacular fireworks across the night sky – shooting about 20 meteors per hour as Earth travels through debris from Halley's Comet. The full duration of this event stretches from September 26th to November 22nd, but October 21st is your best bet for spotting these fireballs.
To make the most of these celestial events, find a dark location after sunset, look to the southeast sky in the northern hemisphere or northeast in the southern hemisphere, and get ready to witness some breathtaking sights.
First up is a supermoon on October 6th, which will see the full moon appear about 30% brighter and up to 14% larger than a typical full moon due to its exceptionally close distance from Earth. What's more, this coincides with International Observe the Moon Night, an annual event where enthusiasts come together to marvel at our natural satellite.
In the skies beyond the moon, two meteor showers are worth tracking: the Draconid and Orionid meteors. The Draconids begin on October 6th and can produce up to 10 meteors per hour, originating from debris left behind by the comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner. While the peak is set for around October 8th, you might still catch some meteors during this period. If not, there's always the Orionid meteor shower a few weeks later.
On October 21st, the Orionid meteor shower peaks and promises to deliver spectacular fireworks across the night sky – shooting about 20 meteors per hour as Earth travels through debris from Halley's Comet. The full duration of this event stretches from September 26th to November 22nd, but October 21st is your best bet for spotting these fireballs.
To make the most of these celestial events, find a dark location after sunset, look to the southeast sky in the northern hemisphere or northeast in the southern hemisphere, and get ready to witness some breathtaking sights.
! I've been meaning to check out this International Observe the Moon Night thing – sounds like a perfect excuse to grab my binoculars and head outside. But you know what's even crazier? Halley's Comet, man... it's like our solar system is putting on a show just for us 
. And I love how NASA always gives us these epic tips for stargazing – makes me feel like I'm part of something bigger than myself. Speaking of which, have you guys been to any good astronomy events or seen any sick meteor showers lately? I'm kinda hoping the Orionid shower is gonna be as lit as everyone says 
also gotta say international observe the moon night thingy sounds super lame... "come together and marvel at our natural satellite"... how original 
, and I'm not just saying that 'cause it's gonna be a total moon-glow fest 
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. I've got my spot picked out, dark location all set, and my telescope ready to go. Can't wait to see what the night sky has in store for us 
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Perfect excuse to grab ur binos & telescope out and enjoy the ride with fellow astronomy nerds 
. And btw, Draconid meteor shower is supposed to be pretty lit too 
, can't miss those 10 meteors per hour 
. And Oct 21st Orionid meteor shower? 
That's gonna be some serious fireworks in the night sky 
! Got my dark spot marked on the calendar & ready to witness these celestial wonders 
and meteor showers are like my FAVE thing ever!!! draconid and orionid meteors are gonna light up the sky like diamonds 
. oct 21st is gonna be a special night, i can feel it 
. who else is ready to gaze at those fireworks across the night sky? 
. I mean, think about it, how many of us can afford to travel to a dark location just to see these events? It's like they're trying to keep the people in the dark (pun intended). And what about those who don't have access to technology or telescopes to view these events? It's like they're being left out of the celestial party 
with 20 meteors per hour and debris from Halley's Comet - talk about a celestial fireworks display 
. Make sure you're at a dark spot after sunset and facing east or northeast (depending on where you are in the world) and get ready for some serious stargazing fun 
. And can't forget to check out that supermoon on Oct 6th, which is gonna be 30% brighter than usual - pretty cool! 
they'll love seeing it so big and bright in the sky, and we can even make some moon-themed crafts together afterwards. And omg the meteor showers?! My little one is always fascinated by shooting stars and this is gonna be like a dream come true for them 
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. Can't they just organize their posts by date instead of throwing them all together like a messy jumble? It's super hard to find the most recent info on celestial events like this. Anyway, supermoons and meteor showers, eh? 
. Okay, okay, I know we should always get some shut-eye after sunset, but come on, how can you resist the call of adventure and stargazing? It's like our solar system is putting on this epic show just for us 
. And then there's these meteor showers... they're like the undecided voters of the night sky – unpredictable and exciting! But seriously, have we been neglecting our own "space" interests? I mean, with NASA pushing for more exploration, are we prioritizing science over other things? 
). can't wait 4 these stargazing events!!