Skywatch Highlights October 17–26: Orionids Peak, Moon Passes Saturn, Jupiter Brightens
• The Orionid meteor shower peaks around October 21–22, offering up to 20 meteors per hour.
• Venus shines brightly in the pre-dawn sky, while Jupiter rises earlier each night, nearing peak brightness.
• On October 23, the waxing Moon will pass near Saturn, creating a stunning celestial alignment.
October 17-26: Orionids, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter
From October 17 to 26, skywatchers can look forward to several exciting astronomical events. The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks around October 21–22, is expected to produce up to 20 meteors per hour under optimal dark sky conditions. These fast-moving meteors come from debris left by Halley’s Comet.
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