181.

NGC 300 is well placed NGC 300 (mag 8.1), a spiral galaxy in Sculptor culminates at around midnight local time. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 (151 days ago) in Sculptor

182.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 at 19:59 EST (151 days ago) in Aquarius

183.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 at 22:57 EST (151 days ago) in Aquarius

184.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 at 23:47 EST (150 days ago) in Pisces

185.

NGC 362 is well placed The globular cluster NGC 362 (mag 6.6) in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 (149 days ago) in Tucana

186.

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) passes perihelion Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 (148 days ago) in Corvus

187.

The Moon at perigee The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 at 08:38 EST (148 days ago) in Aries

188.

Draconid meteor shower 2025 The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 (148 days ago) in Draco

189.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 01:43 EST (146 days ago) in Taurus

190.

Southern Taurid meteor shower 2025 The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 (146 days ago) in Cetus

191.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 07:52 EST (146 days ago) in Virgo

192.

δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2025 The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 (145 days ago) in Auriga

193.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Micronesia, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 at 14:45 EST (145 days ago) in Taurus

194.

Moon at Last Quarter The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 at 14:13 EST (143 days ago) in Gemini

195.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 at 18:30 EST (143 days ago) in Gemini

196.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 at 20:12 EST (143 days ago) in Gemini

197.

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) reaches peak brightness Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2025 apparition. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 (142 days ago) in Ophiuchus

198.

The Triangulum Galaxy is well placed The Triangulum Galaxy M33 (mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 (141 days ago) in Triangulum

199.

136199 Eris at opposition 136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at 03:10 EST (138 days ago) in Cetus

200.

ε-Geminid meteor shower 2025 The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 (138 days ago) in Gemini