People will be able to observe a variety of celestial activities in the coming months. One of the exciting things is knowing that from early October, there will be at least one meteor shower happening across our night sky. As we all know, from this time period the nights will be longer and cooler throughout the autumn.This is going to be the best time, when people will be able to witness various celestial events and people will sight the meteors flashing across the night sky, The Weather Network reported. Do you want to know more celestial events that are going to happen in thte coming months so, let’s move ahead and check out the list given below:
Here are the following astronomical events happening in the coming months:
Fall EquinoxOn September 22, 2026, Autumnal Equinox is going to take place, when the Sun will appear directly above the equator and move from northern hemisphere to southern hemisphere. This will be an amazing astronomical event and people will celebrate this with immense zeal. Equinox falls twice a year during March and September, when there’s a shift in the Sun’s position; according to the theweathernetwork.com.Full Moon 2026:In the coming months, there will be three full moons and these three Full Moons will shine in the night sky during the fall season in 2026.September: September Full Moon will be an average as it also known as the corn moon. This will be known as Harvest Moon as this will be very close to the fall Equinox. Harvest Moon will help the farmers for harvesting the crops.October: In the month of October, Hunter Moon will be visible in the night sky and that will be very close than the Harvest Moon. This Full Moon won’t be as bright as Supermoons should be.November: Now, we will come to the November’s moon and that is known as Beaver Moon. That will be extremely close and bright in the sky. This the next supermoon that will brighten our skies. As compared to September’s average full moon, this specific supermoon will be 13% brighter.
Planets and their Visibility:
It is very interesting to know that in the coming season, these planets will be visible in the night sky and people would be able to witness this:VenusYou would be able to witness one of the brightest planets Venus right above the southwestern horizon after the sunsets, when Sun’s disk becomes disappear.MercuryThis is not the brightest one, so it would be difficult to witness this in the sky but still people can try to spot this just off to the west after the sun set.SaturnThis planet will rise in the east and this will be visible in the night sky so, the people would be able to witness this whole night.MarsAfter midnight, Mars will rise.JupiterThe planet will follow the Mars just after two hours.MoonThis is the fast moving planet, so people are going to witness this planet along with other planets during this fall season.According to the theweathernetwork.com and NASA, people would be able to sight the meteors in the coming months. Meteors are nothing but the dust particles or these are the tiny pieces of the rock so people can witness them hundreds and sometimes thousands meteors in the sky. They seem to emerge from a specific point in the night sky. Here are the following meteors that you will be able to witness in the coming months:
Meteors Shower 2026:
DraconidsThe Draconid meteor shower appears to radiate from the northern constellation Draco. It is among the shortest of the major annual meteor showers, remaining active for only about five days, from October 6 to 10. The shower typically reaches its peak in early October.OrionidsThe Orionids are an annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-October. Known for producing fast and bright meteors, the Orionids are widely regarded as one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year.QuadrantidsThe Quadrantids peak in early January each year and are considered one of the strongest annual meteor showers. Despite their high activity, the shower has a relatively short peak period, making the best viewing window brief.LeonidsThe Leonids are a major annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-November. They are known for producing bright, fast-moving meteors and, during occasional meteor storms, can produce exceptionally high numbers of meteors.GeminidsThe Geminids are among the most reliable and spectacular annual meteor showers. They peak around mid-December each year and are known for producing numerous bright meteors, making them a favorite among sky watchers.