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Night sky, October 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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a comet soars through the sky with a long white tail. the early morning sky is awash with color, with vivid hues of orange, red and purple.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS wows skywatchers around the world and astronauts in space (photos, video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is lighting up skies around the world. We take a look at some of the best photos taken from the ground and from space.

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The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Our guide for viewing the planets tells you when is the best time to see them during the month ahead as well as other skywatching sights to look out for.

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the annular solar eclipse appears as a thin ring of yellowy orange against a black background.

How long will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 last?

By Jamie Carter published

The "ring of fire" duration depends on where you are watching it from.

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Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.

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October full moon 2024 guide: The Hunter's Moon is super

By Jesse Emspak last updated

The full moon of October, called the Hunter's Moon, will grace our skies on Oct. 17 — and it will be a "supermoon" as well.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best space gift deals this October

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is fast approaching, we've rounded up the best deals Amazon is offering ahead of the event.

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Early Prime Day Drone deals 2024: Save on DJI & Holy Stone

By Alexander Cox last updated

Amazon Prime Day Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

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5 main stages of the annular solar eclipse 2024 explained

By Robert Lea published

On Wednesday (Oct.2), an annular eclipse will sweep over the globe; here is what you can expect from this ring of fire eclipse, including how it will progress.

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