October Skies Will Put On a Show: Here’s When to Look Up
As autumn paints the leaves, the universe is putting on its own seasonal spectacular. October features an action-packed lineup of meteor showers and celestial showcases.
All eight planets are visible at some point in October
Every planet in the solar system is easily seen at some point this month, with Mercury being the most difficult. That’s not unusual, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Here’s a quick rundown on the best times to view each planet in October.
Mercury – Mercury is in elongation (the furthest it can get from the sun) on Oct. 12, making that day and the two or so days before and after the best possible time to view Mercury.
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Venus– Venus spends most of the month being right next to the sun, making it virtually impossible to see. However, by the end of the month, it begins to separate from...
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