Two Comets And A Meteor Shower Will Light Up The Sky
• Two comets, C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), will be closest to Earth in mid-October 2025, potentially visible with binoculars or the naked eye.
• The Orionid meteor shower peaks October 20–21, 2025, offering up to 20 meteors per hour under dark sky conditions.
• Mid-October 2025 presents a rare chance to observe multiple stunning celestial events, combining comets and a meteor shower.
Two comets and Orionid meteor shower
October 2025 is set to be a spectacular month for stargazers, with two comets and the Orionid meteor shower promising breathtaking displays. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make its closest approach to Earth on October 19, followed by Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) on October 21. Both comets are anticipated to be bright enough to be seen with binoculars, and under ideal dark sky conditions, may even be visible to the naked eye.
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