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Meteor Showers 12 September 2025 - 8 October 2025

Northern Lights Alert! Solar Storms, Draconid Meteors & a Bright Harvest Moon Dazzle Oct. 8–9, 2025

Northern Lights Alert! Solar Storms, Draconid Meteors & a Bright Harvest Moon Dazzle Oct. 8–9, 2025

A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for Oct. 8, with G1-class auroras possible as solar eruptions reach Earth. The Draconid meteor shower peaks Oct. 8–9, but moonlight from the recent Harvest Supermoon will limit visibility. A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on Oct. 7 created artificial noctilucent clouds over Virginia. One to two Starlink satellites are re-entering daily, producing slow-moving fireballs.
8 October 2025
Northern Lights, Draconid Meteors & Bright Comets – Skywatch Highlights for Oct 7–8, 2025

Northern Lights, Draconid Meteors & Bright Comets – Skywatch Highlights for Oct 7–8, 2025

The Draconid meteor shower peaks October 7–8, but a bright waning supermoon will obscure most meteors except the brightest fireballs. NOAA has issued a minor geomagnetic storm watch for the same nights; auroras may be visible as far south as Michigan and Scotland. Saturn and Jupiter are prominent in the evening and late-night skies, while Venus shines before sunrise.
7 October 2025
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Supermoon, Northern Lights & “Dragon” Meteors: Skywatch Alerts for Oct. 5–6, 2025

Supermoon, Northern Lights & “Dragon” Meteors: Skywatch Alerts for Oct. 5–6, 2025

A supermoon rises Oct. 5–6, appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual, coinciding with the Harvest Moon and pairing closely with Saturn in the night sky. The Draconid meteor shower peaks Oct. 8, but most meteors will be washed out by moonlight. Aurora activity is fading after last week’s geomagnetic storm. Two new comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are brightening and approach peak visibility later in October.
5 October 2025
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You Won’t Believe This October Surprise: Harvest Supermoon 2025 Rises with Meteor Showers

The Harvest Moon will reach its peak on Oct. 6, 2025, appearing as a supermoon about 30% brighter and up to 14% larger than average. This rare October event follows the autumn equinox and will rise in the east at sunset, with Saturn visible above and to the right. The Draconid meteor shower peaks Oct. 8, but moonlight may obscure most meteors. Only 18 October Harvest Moons occur between 1970 and 2050.
4 October 2025
Spectacular October 2–3, 2025 Skywatch Alert: Meteor Showers, Planets & Aurora on the Horizon

Spectacular October 2–3, 2025 Skywatch Alert: Meteor Showers, Planets & Aurora on the Horizon

Earth entered the Orionid meteor stream Oct. 2, with the shower active through Nov. 12 and peaking Oct. 20–21 at up to 20 meteors per hour. The Draconid shower peaks Oct. 8, but a full Harvest Supermoon on Oct. 6—also a supermoon—will wash out most meteors. NOAA warned of strong geomagnetic storms Oct. 2, raising chances for auroras at lower latitudes. SpaceX will launch Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Oct. 3.
2 October 2025
Cosmic Skywatch Alert: Geomagnetic Storms, Shooting Stars & Comets Light Up Late Sep–Early Oct 2025

Cosmic Skywatch Alert: Geomagnetic Storms, Shooting Stars & Comets Light Up Late Sep–Early Oct 2025

NOAA warns a G3 geomagnetic storm will hit Sept 30 into Oct 1, possibly triggering auroras at high latitudes. An M6.4-class flare on Sept 29 caused an R2 radio blackout. Two comets, C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), are brightening and may become visible to the naked eye or in binoculars. Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus remain prominent, with a waxing gibbous Moon rising Oct 1.
30 September 2025
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October 2025 Sky Spectacular: Harvest Supermoon, Orionid Meteor Shower and Comet Frenzy

October’s Harvest Supermoon peaks Oct 6–7, the largest and brightest of the year and the first October Harvest Moon since 2020. The Draconid meteor shower peaks Oct 8 but will be obscured by moonlight; the Orionids peak Oct 21–22 under a dark sky. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reaches perihelion Oct 30, while comets SWAN and Lemmon approach Earth, with Lemmon possibly visible to the naked eye.
29 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Aurora, Meteor Showers & Satellite Sights – What to See Sept 29–30, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Aurora, Meteor Showers & Satellite Sights – What to See Sept 29–30, 2025

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center expects quiet to mildly unsettled geomagnetic conditions through Sept 30, with no G1 or stronger storms forecast. Minor R1–R2 radio blackouts are possible each day, but no significant radiation storms are expected. Auroras will be limited to high Arctic latitudes. No major satellite reentries or disruptions to communications are anticipated.
29 September 2025
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Incredible Skywatch Weekend: Northern Lights, Meteor Fireballs & Planetary Sights (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Incredible Skywatch Weekend: Northern Lights, Meteor Fireballs & Planetary Sights (Sept 27–28, 2025)

A high-speed solar wind stream is expected to reach Earth Sept. 27–28, raising the chance of minor G1-class auroral storms and visible Northern Lights at high latitudes. An M1.6 solar flare erupted Sept. 26, but no Earth-directed CME was detected. The Southern Taurids and Daytime Sextantids meteor showers are active. A re-entering SpaceX Starlink satellite created a fireball over California on Sept. 26.
27 September 2025
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Cosmic Sky Show: Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Space Spectacles Dazzle Sept. 26–27, 2025

Cosmic Sky Show: Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Space Spectacles Dazzle Sept. 26–27, 2025

Earth’s magnetic field is settling after recent solar storms, but minor G1 geomagnetic storms remain possible Sept. 27 if a coronal hole stream arrives. A minor meteor shower, the Daytime Sextantids, peaks before dawn Sept. 27. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from California early Sept. 26, while China scheduled two classified Long March rocket launches Sept. 26–27. Saturn and Neptune are well-placed for night sky viewing.
26 September 2025
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Equinox Auroras, Mystery Fireballs & Planetary Spectacles (Sept 23–24, 2025 Skywatch Alert)

Equinox Auroras, Mystery Fireballs & Planetary Spectacles (Sept 23–24, 2025 Skywatch Alert)

A geomagnetic storm around the autumn equinox brought auroras farther south, with lingering displays possible tonight as activity fades. Saturn reached opposition Sept 21 and is at peak brightness; Neptune follows Sept 23. A new comet, C/2025 R2 (SWAN), is visible with binoculars after sunset. SpaceX launches on Sept 23 and 24 may produce visible Starlink satellite trains in the days after.
23 September 2025
Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteor Shower, Auroras, and Planetary Spectacles on Sept 16–17, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteor Shower, Auroras, and Planetary Spectacles on Sept 16–17, 2025

A rare Chi Cygnid meteor shower peaks Sept 16–17 under dark, moonless skies, with slow meteors radiating from Cygnus. Minor geomagnetic storms may trigger auroras at high latitudes. The crescent Moon aligns with Jupiter and Gemini before dawn. Saturn appears bright all night; new comets C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) are visible for observers with binoculars or telescopes.
16 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteors, Aurora Glow & Planetary Parade Light Up Sept 13–14, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteors, Aurora Glow & Planetary Parade Light Up Sept 13–14, 2025

The rare Chi Cygnid meteor shower peaks Sept. 13–14, producing a handful of slow meteors each hour. A large coronal hole on the sun is triggering geomagnetic storm watches, raising chances for auroras far south. SpaceX launched Starlink satellites Sept. 13 and plans a Cygnus ISS cargo launch Sept. 14. The moon reaches last quarter Sept. 14, leaving dark skies for stargazing.
13 September 2025
Cosmic Show This Weekend: Rare Meteors, Planet Parade & More (Sept 12–13, 2025)

Cosmic Show This Weekend: Rare Meteors, Planet Parade & More (Sept 12–13, 2025)

The rare Chi Cygnid meteor shower peaks September 13–15, while Epsilon Perseids continue with up to five meteors per hour despite moonlight. Saturn shines all night, Jupiter rises after midnight, and Venus is visible before dawn. Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS crosses the solar system, with Comet Lemmon brightening. No major auroras are forecast, but Starlink satellite trains and the ISS remain visible.
12 September 2025
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