In October, Saturn reaches opposition,
Draconids occur under very dark skies
New Moon on October 10 creates a useful dark-sky window.
STAR GAZE
Saturn — Saturn at opposition October 4, visible for most or all of the night
Draconid Meteor Shower, Peak: October 8–9
New Moon — October 10
Orionid Meteor Shower, Peak: October 21–22, 10–20 meteors per hour at the peak
Full Moon — October 26
Best skywatching
October 4: Saturn night
October 8–9: Draconid meteor watching
October 10–12: Best dark-sky period
October 21–22: Orionid meteor watching
October 26: Full Moon / lunar observing
Easy viewing guide
Evening: 7:00–10:00 pm
The actual evening sky map should be set for approximately 8:00 pm IST, Mumbai, with West on the right, North at the top, showing Saturn, Venus/Mercury, the Moon for the selected date, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pegasus, Andromeda, Taurus and the rising Orion
