From Supermoon to Meteor Shower: 8 Must-See Sky Events in October 2025
From Supermoon brilliance to Orionid meteors, October 2025 offers unforgettable skywatching experiences. Here is a list of sky events taking place in October 2025.
1. Harvest Supermoon: The full Moon on October 6 is the first supermoon of 2025, appearing larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth. (Image: Canva)
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2. Draconid Meteor Shower: The Draconid meteor shower peaks on October 8, offering a chance to see meteors from debris of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. (Image: Canva)
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3. Orionid Meteor Shower: The Orionid meteor shower peaks on October 20–21, producing bright meteors from debris of Halley's Comet. (Image: Canva)
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4. Fomalhaut, the Autumn Star: On October 3, Fomalhaut, known as the Autumn Star, rises low in the southern sky, marking the season's start. (Image: Canva)
5. Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon): Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) reaches closest approach to Earth on October 21, potentially visible to the naked eye. (Image: Canva)
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6. Mercury at Greatest Elongation: On October 29, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, offering the best evening viewing of the planet. (Image: Canva)
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7. Moon and Saturn Conjunction: On October 5, the Moon and Saturn appear closely aligned in the sky, creating a stunning celestial sight. (Image: Canva)
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8. Zodiacal Light: From October 19 to 31, the zodiacal light, a faint, triangular glow, is visible in the eastern pre-dawn sky. (Image: Canva)
9. Moon near Jupiter: On October 13, a glowing Moon dances near bright Jupiter in Gemini. This celestial duet will be visible to naked eyes. (Image: Canva)
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10. Moon near Mars: On October 23, a delicate crescent Moon glides past ruddy Mars in Libra, visible with naked eyes or binoculars. (Image: Canva)
