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NASA Astronpomy Picture of the Day
October 1, 2026
Harvest Moon with Erupting Mount Etna
Have you ever seen the full moon rise? This colorful image was photographed last weekend in Sicily, just outside the town of Nicosia, in Italy. It is a composite photograph that shows the Moon rising as the sky turns darker. Lower clouds are reflecting the colors of antitwilight, while ash and gas from Mount Etna are seen higher in the background. The pink band lower in the sky is called the Belt of Venus. During a full moon, the Moon and the Sun are in opposition in the sky: the moon rises as the sun sets. The lunar phase cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days (but the Moon takes approximately 27 days to orbit the Earth). In some cultures of the Northern Hemisphere, the September full moon is called the Harvest Moon. Does your culture have a special name for it? (A full moon by any other name would shine as bright.)
https://science.nasa.gov/apod/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXU3WEDYiy0
THE Tsunami Model, Solar Storm Arriving | S0 News and 'is it Friday yet?' frens
Oct.1.2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqwa_Wm1flM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXCv1lEQuuU (On the Pulse with Silki: Something Massive Is Crossing the Pacific Toward California “Planetary Quintuple Whammy” Warning)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdqR5iZ3nQo (Mr Weatherman: Rain Surge Coming from the Caribbean to the Gulf…)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkkrS0J9PIc (Stefan Burns: The Repercussions From This Will Be Huge…)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0NuSIUQZbM (dutchsinse: 9/30/2026 Seattle Washington and LA California both hit by Earthquakes Now on the move)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3o88_OpmqA (EarthMaster: 5.6 Earthquake Costa Rica. 5.0 Philippines.. Shallow elevated EQS at Kilauea Volcano Hawaii)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ9TV6sSrrQ (Kilauea Volcano LIVE: Hawaii Volcano Erupts as Fountains of Lava Light Up the Sky | WION Live)
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solar
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/satellite-images-reveal-ethereal-auroral-storm-raging-above-the-north-pole/
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16151727/blackout-arc-america-states-scientific-study.html
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wildfires
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/robots-ready-fight-wildfires-131400688.html
https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/09/engineers-develop-an-ai-tool-to-trace-where-wildfire-started/
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article317444808.html
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/marsh-wildfire-grows-200-acres-near-groveland
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storms and floods
https://www.chron.com/weather/article/texas-storms-hail-flooding-weather-22456746.php
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/News-Releases/City-Urges-Residents-to-Prepare-for-Storms-and-Potential-Flooding
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/heavy-rain-to-soak-southeast-mid-atlantic-as-northeast-dries-out-this-weekend/1940592
https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/surge-moisture-east-coast-expected-drench-millions-americans-fueling-dangerous-flood-threat
https://weather.com/2026/10/01/forecast/regional/hurricane-polo-southwest-plains-flash-flooding
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16175683/hurricane-storms-floods-texas-illinois.html
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/severe-storms-sweep-texas-as-flooding-prompts-abilene-water-rescue
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tornadoes
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/several-twin-tornadoes-spin-across-110837153.html
https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/video-tornado-damages-35-homes-in-normandy/818377
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hurricanes and frens
https://weather.com/2026/09/30/storms/hurricane/most-intense-hurricanes-and-typhoons
https://weather.com/2026/09/30/storms/hurricane/atlantic-hurricane-season-without-hurricanes
https://sea.weathernews.com/resources/202610/260
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earthquakes
https://www.presstelegram.com/2026/09/30/earthquake-close-to-anza-in-riverside-county-detected-magnitude-3-1-on-sept-30/
https://news.az/news/magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-azerbaijans-zaqatala-district
https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=44-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-coast-of-fiji&date=1/10/2026
https://24.kg/english/391520_Earthquake_measuring_magnitude_45_in_epicenter_recorded_in_southern_Kyrgyzstan/
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/10/01/sultan-kudarat-town-in-philippines-halts-classes-after-magnitude-49-earthquake
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/23403626/mag5quake-Oct-1-2026-Ecuador-West-of-Galapagos-Islands.html
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/369214/Significant-magnitude-50-earthquake-63-miles-northeast-of-Akutan-Alaska-United-States.html
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-1-strikes-chiba-near-tokyo-with-no-tsunami-warning/
https://akipress.com/news:922294:Magnitude_5_2_earthquake_strikes_Hindu_Kush_mountains_in_Afghanistan,_tremors_felt_in_Uzbekistan/
https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=56-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-coast-of-costa-rica&date=1/10/2026
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volcanoes
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/energy/2026/09/30/geothermal-exploration-on-alaskas-mount-augustine-to-receive-millions-in-federal-funding/
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/09/30/increased-earthquakes-shallow-deformation-reported-at-kilauea-summit/
https://ticotimes.net/2026/10/01/costa-rica-rincon-de-la-vieja-stronger-eruptions
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/kilauea/news/369072/Kilauea-volcano-Hawai-i-earthquake-swarm-in-summit-caldera-caused-by-shallow-magma-intrusion.html
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/09/30/kilauea-volcano-eruption-update-for-wednesday-september-30/
https://abcnews.com/US/latest-kilauea-volcano-eruption-sends-lava-500-feet/story?id=135190030
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dailys
https://schumannresonance.today/
https://www.weather.gov/
https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/
https://www.tornadohq.com/
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news.html
https://www.spaceweather.gov/
https://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=01&month=10&year=2026
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https://www.ibtimes.sg/october-night-sky-2026-7-rare-celestial-events-see-this-month-94524
https://x.com/QHYCCD/status/2105126330534932641
other space objects and people looking at them
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-september-30-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX1VTAzFDsI (MrMBB333: MYSTERIOUS DEBRIS IMPACTS SATURN - IS IT EARTHBOUND?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWfTrvpp11Q (Ray's Astro: We Found Something That Shouldn't Exist | Black Hole + Star = Black Hole Star)
October Night Sky 2026: 7 Rare Celestial Events To See This Month
October 1, 2026 21:31 +08
Several events can be viewed without special equipment, while binoculars or telescopes can reveal planets, star clusters and other details.
October 2026 is bringing a packed lineup of skywatching events, with Saturn reaching its brightest point of the year on Oct. 4, the Moon meeting Mars the following morning, two major meteor showers, a chance to see the Milky Way's bright center, Mercury's best evening appearance, and a rare Moon-Pleiades encounter later in the month. The best part is that several of these events can be seen without expensive equipment.
Some planets and the Moon are visible with the naked eye, while binoculars or a small telescope can reveal more detail. Dark locations away from city lights will provide the clearest views of the fainter objects and meteors.
Saturn reaches its brightest point on Oct. 4
Saturn will be the month's biggest planetary attraction when it reaches opposition on Oct. 4. At opposition, Earth sits directly between Saturn and the Sun, making the planet appear especially bright and allowing it to remain visible throughout the night.
According to Astronomy, Saturn will be about 780 million miles from Earth at opposition and will shine at magnitude 0.3. It will rise around 7 p.m. local time in early October and reach its highest point around midnight.
The planet can be spotted without a telescope, but a telescope will reveal its rings. Saturn's largest moon, Titan, will also be an easy target for telescope users during several nights in October.
Moon and Mars meet before sunrise on Oct. 5
Early risers should look toward the eastern sky on Oct. 5 for a crescent Moon near reddish Mars.
The Moon will also pass across the northern edge of the Beehive Cluster, a group of roughly 1,000 stars. Mars will sit about 3.4 degrees west of the cluster.
The sight becomes even more interesting on Oct. 11, when Mars will appear near the center of the Beehive Cluster. Astronomy says the movement of Mars against the background stars can become noticeable within about 10 minutes.
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Draconid meteors peak on Oct. 8-9
The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight from Oct. 8 to 9.
This year's timing is favorable because the Moon will be only a thin crescent, reducing the amount of moonlight washing out faint meteors.
The shower is not known for producing huge numbers of meteors, but it can still provide a good show shortly after nightfall. Travel + Leisure estimates around 10 meteors per hour under dark-sky conditions.
For the best chance of seeing them, move away from bright city lights and give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness.
The Milky Way gets a final autumn spotlight
Oct. 10 brings a new Moon, creating some of the darkest skies of the month. That makes it an excellent time to look for the Milky Way's bright galactic core.
The core is visible in the evening during autumn but becomes increasingly difficult to see as winter approaches.
National Geographic notes that October offers one of the last good opportunities to see it from the United States before the region becomes hidden behind the Sun from roughly November through February.
A dark location with a wide, unobstructed view will offer the best chance.
Mercury makes a brief October appearance
Mercury is notoriously difficult to spot because it stays close to the Sun in Earth's sky. However, the planet gets a short viewing opportunity during the first half of October.
According to Astronomy, Mercury is best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, although people in the Northern Hemisphere with a clear western horizon may also catch it shortly after sunset. On Oct. 12, Mercury will appear near a thin crescent Moon.
Because Mercury sets quickly, observers will need a clear western horizon and should look soon after sunset.
Orionids peak on Oct. 21-22
The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight from Oct. 21 to 22. The shower is created by debris left behind by Halley's Comet and can produce up to about 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
This year's Moon will interfere with some of the display, but there is still a useful viewing window after the Moon sets. Astronomy says the best time to watch will be during the early morning hours, particularly after about 1 a.m.
The Moon passes across the Pleiades on Oct. 27
October ends with another unusual Moon event. On Oct. 27, the Moon will pass in front of several stars in the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters.
The event is called a lunar occultation. The Pleiades are a young star cluster about 444 light-years away, and the Moon's movement can temporarily hide some of its stars.
The event will be visible across much of North America, although the exact view will depend on location.
For October skywatchers, the month offers something almost every week, from a bright Saturn visible all night to meteors, planets and a disappearing star cluster.
A clear sky, a dark location and a little patience may be enough to see several of these events.
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