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October’s Night Sky Will Bring 3 Meteor Showers, Peak Saturn, Northern Lights, and a Final Milky Way Show

Three meteor showers will light up the night sky in October.

By · Published October 7, 2026  13:22 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  13:22 UTC

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Three meteor showers will light up the night sky in October. The Orionid meteor shower is expected to be visible in the UK skies this week. Coverage from The Weather Network and The Independent emphasizes the visibility of the Orionid meteor shower in the UK.

The Earth will pass through a trail of debris from Halley's Comet, causing the meteor shower. The Orionid meteor shower is one of three meteor showers expected to occur in October. The other two meteor showers expected in October are the Eta Aquariid and the Southern Taurid meteor showers.

Saturn will be visible in the night sky, and the planet's rings will be at their most prominent. The Northern Lights will also be visible in the night sky in October.

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What is the best time to see the Orionid meteor shower?

The best time to see the Orionid meteor shower is in the early hours of the morning when the constellation Orion is highest in the sky.

When will the Northern Lights be visible in the night sky?

The Northern Lights will be visible in the night sky in October, around the equinoxes.

What is the last opportunity to see the Milky Way in its current form?

The last opportunity to see the Milky Way in its current form is in October, before it changes shape in November.

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