NASA and UNAM detail astronomical events for October 2026

Saturn opposition, two meteor showers and the Hunter's Moon are scheduled for the month.

Luisa Marconi

Senior Space Correspondent

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NASA and the Institute of Astronomy at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have confirmed a line-up of notable astronomical events for October 2026.^[1] The events include the opposition of Saturn, two active meteor showers, and the annual Hunter's Moon. The joint notice was published 3 October 2026. Astronomers at UNAM state the characteristic appearance of the October full moon comes from a combination of meteorological and astronomical factors.^[2]

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Institute of Astronomy at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) reported that October 2026 will feature the opposition of Saturn, two meteor showers, and the Hunter's Moon. · 24 HorasMexico
Experts from the Institute of Astronomy at the UNAM state that the exceptional beauty of the October moon is due to a combination of meteorological and astronomical factors. · El InformadorMexico

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