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October 2026 Sky
1 Moon at perigee (closest to Earth) at 20:47 UT (distance 369,334km; angular size 32.4′). 3 Moon near M35 Cluster at 1h UT (morning sky). 3 Last Quarter Moon at 13:25 UT. 4 Moon near Castor at 7h UT (morning sky).
Stargazer’s Guide: Top Celestial Events to Watch in October 2026
Discover the top night sky events for October 2026! Learn when and where to see the Orionids, Draconids, Moon alignments with Mars & Jupiter, and the Hunter’s Moon.
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