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October Sky: Harvest Moon, Saturn, and Stellar Wonders

9/30/2025

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First quarter moon on Sept. 29, 2025, brightens the evening sky.
On Oct. 3, 2025, Fomalhaut shines near Saturn in the southern sky.
Oct. 4, 2025, highlights Capella and Arcturus, signaling seasonal change.
Harvest Moon on Oct. 5, 2025, rises near Saturn at ~98% illumination; Saturn’s rings appear with a small telescope, while Neptune requires binoculars.

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First quarter moon on Sept. 29, 2025, brightens the evening sky.
On Oct. 3, 2025, Fomalhaut shines near Saturn in the southern sky.
Oct. 4, 2025, highlights Capella and Arcturus, signaling seasonal change.
Harvest Moon on Oct. 5, 2025, rises near Saturn at ~98% illumination; Saturn’s rings appear with a small telescope, while Neptune requires binoculars.