October 2026 Skywatching: 4 Amazing Sights You Can See Without a Telescope

October 2026 is packed with spectacular sights in the night sky — and you won’t even need a telescope to see them. The Moon meets Mars in the early morning hours of Oct. 5, followed by a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter for millions of skywatchers across the eastern United States on Oct. 6. Later in the month, the Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight Oct. 21–22 as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, before October’s full Hunter’s Moon lights up the autumn sky. Here are four incredible skywatching events to look for throughout October 2026. 🚀 Follow Space.com Source: