Tag: Orionids
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Orionids 2025: A Night Sky Spectacle as Halley’s Comet Peaks and Two New Comets Shine
What to Expect During Orionids 2025 Stargazers are in for a special fall treat as the annual Orionid meteor shower coincides with two freshly discovered comets reaching peak brightness. The Orionids, a long-running meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet, will light up the night sky from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, with the peak anticipated…
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Complete Guide To Seeing Comet Lemmon This Week Close To Big Dipper
What Is Comet Lemmon and Why It’s Newsworthy Comet Lemmon, officially designated C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and also known as comet A6, is a long‑period visitor from the outer edges of the solar system. First discovered on Jan. 3, 2025 by the Mount Lemmon Survey near Tucson, Arizona, this icy wanderer is making a rare, once‑in‑1,350‑year…
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Monday’s Comet Tracker: How To See Two Green Comets Near Bright Stars
Two Green Comets Tap the Night Sky: Lemmon and SWAN As the sky darkens this week, two green comets are making their well-timed return to observers with binoculars. Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) have shifted from morning-only sightings to more convenient evening viewing, offering a rare chance to watch two active…
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NARIT Invites Stargazers to Watch Spectacular Orionids on Oct 21
Overview: Orionids Spotlight on October 21 The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) invites sky lovers to witness the spectacular Orionids meteor shower on the night of October 21. This annual event is linked to Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley), which leaves behind a trail of icy dust that Earth travels through each year. While the…
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Orionids Meteor Shower: NARIT Invites Thais Oct 21
What are the Orionids and why they appear The Orionids are a spectacular annual meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley). As Earth travels through the comet’s debris stream, tiny particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating bright streaks across the night sky. These shooting stars are a reliable, if modest, display that often rewards…
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Orionids Meteor Shower Tonight: NARIT Invites Stargazers
Overview: Orionids Light Up the Sky Over Thailand The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting stargazers across the country to witness the spectacular Orionids meteor shower on the night of October 21. This annual celestial event is associated with Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley) and offers a breathtaking display as tiny ice and dust…
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Harvest Supermoon 2025: When to See Australia’s Packing Sky Festival
Australia’s Harvest Supermoon Season: What to Expect Australia is set to enjoy a remarkable sequence of supermoons this autumn and early winter. The October harvest supermoon kicks off a trio of impressive near-Earth lunar events, with two more full moons classified as supermoons in November and December. Some definitions also include a January 2026 moon…
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Sky Matters: Orionid Meteor Shower and Saturn Visibility in October
Skywatching in October: Orionids, Saturn, and a Moon That Plays Along October offers a rich lineup for observers, with the Orionid meteor shower peaking mid-month and opportunities to glimpse the ringed planet Saturn late in the month. Each component—the meteor shower, a late-summerish Moon dip, and Saturn’s steady presence in the night sky—creates easy entry…
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Astronomical Events in October 2025: Harvest Moon, Meteors, and More
Harvest Moon: October 2025’s Brightest Night October 6–7 kicks off with the Harvest Moon, a full moon that often appears unusually large and luminous as it rises in the evening sky. This month’s Harvest Moon also qualifies as a supermoon, thanks to its proximity to Earth. For best results, watch from a clear, dark horizon…
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October 2025 Astronomical Events: Harvest Moon & Showers
A skywatcher’s guide to October 2025 October 2025 promises a bounty of celestial sights for stargazers of all levels. As nights grow cooler and darkness arrives earlier, the sky becomes a stage for a curated lineup of events that range from a spectacular Harvest Moon to reliable meteor showers, emerging comets, and captivating planetary pairings.…