Meteor showers, planets, and the core of the Milky Way: Astronomical events for October 2026
October 2026 features several astronomical events, including two opportunities to view meteor showers and the final chance this year to see the core of the Milky Way.
This month, you'll have twice the chances to view a meteor shower and your last chance of the year to see the core of the Milky Way spread across the sky.
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