If you had the great fortune to view some celestial events last month, don’t be disdained that it’s over because October has a lot of interesting events lined up!
October 2 is a New Moon, and this is a special day for those who live in Argentina or Chile as the annular solar eclipse will occur. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, where it blocks the Sun, and a shadow is cast over the Earth. The eclipse on this day is annular; the difference between a solar and an annual eclipse is that the Moon isn’t close enough to Earth to cover the Sun fully, so a rim of sunlight covers the Moon. Parts of Hawaii can view this eclipse as well, but only partially.
On October 7, the Dracanoids meteor shower will peak. This shower will be active from October 6-10 and can be viewed near the constellation of Draco (a celestial body tracking app may be helpful!) This shower can be best viewed in the northern hemisphere, but parts of the southern hemisphere may catch glimpses of it as well.
On October 14, the Moon and Saturn will form a conjunction, a perfect piece for stargazers and space photographers. This event will occur in the late hours of the evening and can be viewed in most of the northern hemisphere and parts of the southern hemisphere. Be sure to check out this dazzling event, and don’t worry, you won’t have to miss out on a lot of sleep!
The Super Hunter Moon will peak on October 17, illuminating the night sky. The name of this Moon originates from Native Americans, as this was the perfect month for hunting prey, especially during the night hours. This Moon will also appear much larger and brighter, hence its name, the Supermoon.
The meteor showers don’t stop there. The Orionids shower will peak on October 20-21. This shower will be active from October 2 to November 7 and can be best viewed in both the northern and southern hemispheres after midnight. You may lose a bit of sleep for this, but trust me, it’s worth it!
October has many other events lined up, so be sure to research what dazzling show may be on for tonight. You can look at the link attached at the bottom of this blog for reference.
As always, if you need help locating a star or planet, be sure to use a star map tracker because I know how frustrating it can get when you can’t find the star you’re looking for!
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