261.

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 (244 days ago) in Sculptor

262.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 at 19:59 EDT (244 days ago) in Aquarius

263.

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 EDT (244 days ago) in Aquarius

264.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 at 23:47 EDT (243 days ago) in Pisces

265.

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 (242 days ago) in Tucana

266.

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) passes perihelion Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 (241 days ago) in Corvus

267.

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 EDT (241 days ago) in Aries

268.

Draconid meteor shower 2025 The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 (241 days ago) in Draco

269.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 01:43 EDT (239 days ago) in Taurus

270.

Southern Taurid meteor shower 2025 The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 (239 days ago) in Cetus

271.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 07:52 EDT (239 days ago) in Virgo

272.

δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2025 The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 (238 days ago) in Auriga

273.

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 EDT (238 days ago) in Taurus

274.

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 EDT (236 days ago) in Gemini

275.

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 EDT (236 days ago) in Gemini

276.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 at 20:12 EDT (236 days ago) in Gemini

277.

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 (235 days ago) in Ophiuchus

278.

The Triangulum Galaxy is well placed The Triangulum Galaxy M33 (mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 (234 days ago) in Triangulum

279.

136199 Eris at opposition 136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at 03:10 EDT (231 days ago) in Cetus

280.

ε-Geminid meteor shower 2025 The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 (231 days ago) in Gemini