October 7
New Moon
October 16
Astronomy Day Part 2
Astronomy day is a grass roots movement
to share the joys of astronomy with the general public.
Two days this year have been designated as Astronomy Day.
On these day
s astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world
will plan special events.
You can find out more about October's events by
checking the Web sites for AstronomyDay.org and the Astronomical League.
October 20
Comet Hartley 2
will make its closest approach to Earth,
coming within 11.2 million miles.
For a few days around October 20,
the comet should be bright enough to view
with the naked eye in the early morning sky.
You will, however, need to be far away from the glow of city lights.
Look to the east just before sunrise.
In early November, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft
will observe comet Hartley 2 from a distance of about 600 miles.
October 21, 22
Orionids Meteor Shower.
The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight.
October 23
Full Moon
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