Asteroid Visibility Peaks in October Skies
• October offers peak visibility for several asteroids, observable with binoculars or small telescopes.
• Find a location away from city lights and allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for optimal viewing.
• Use a star chart or astronomy app to locate specific asteroids and their positions in the night sky.
October: prime time for asteroid viewing
October presents a special chance for sky watchers to see asteroids at their brightest. Several asteroids will be highly visible, observable with binoculars or small telescopes. This happens when Earth and the asteroids align, decreasing the distance and increasing reflected sunlight.
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