The tenth month of 2024 promises to be exciting for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, offering a range of celestial events to observe
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The month began with an annular solar eclipse on October 2, during which the Moon appeared smaller than the Sun, creating a stunning “ring of fire” effect
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Here is a list of celestial events in October 2024:
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The annual Draconid meteor shower is visible this year until 10 October in the northern hemisphere and will peak on the evening of 8 October
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Moon will hang near Saturn in the east after sunset on the evenings of October 13 and 14, 2024
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Orionids Meteor Shower is expected to peak by October 17, with a maximum rate of around 20 meteors per hour
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October's full moon will appear slightly larger than normal and is known as a supermoon. It will be visible on October 17
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Soon after sunset on October 18 and 19, 2024, the moon will move closer to the bright planet Jupiter
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On the mornings of October 22 and 23, 2024, the moon will slide near Jupiter, Mars and the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux