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International Observe the Moon Night 2026 Date: Peak Sep 19
NASA's worldwide Moon-observing event is September 19, 2026; participate from home or verify a local host listing.
Difficulty: Easy
Moon sensitivity: Low
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-19 (peak 2026-09-19). Use the host schedule or observe from home after confirming the Moon is visible and clouds permit.
Visibility: Worldwide participation; local host schedules and Moon visibility vary
Impact: Special opportunity
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: high
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: moderate
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: Beginners, Moon observers, educators, and public-event visitors
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Draconids Meteor Shower Date: Oct 6-Oct 10 | Peak Oct 9
The 2026 Draconids offer a convenient evening watch and favorable Moon conditions, but normal activity is low and no 2026 outburst is predicted.
Difficulty: Moderate
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-10-06 to 2026-10-10 (peak 2026-10-09). Evening hours for many northern observers
Visibility: Northern U.S. observers with a broad, dark, unobstructed sky
Impact: Improves viewing
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: moderate
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: high
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: General stargazers
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Orionids Meteor Shower Date: Oct 2-Nov 7 | Peak Oct 21
The 2026 Orionids have a broad October 21-22 planning window. Moon timing, radiant altitude, and local weather determine the useful predawn hours.
Difficulty: Easy
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-10-02 to 2026-11-07 (peak 2026-10-21). After midnight through predawn; exact Moon and weather timing depends on location
Visibility: Both hemispheres where the radiant, Moon timing, clouds, and darkness cooperate
Impact: Special opportunity
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: high
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: moderate
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: Beginners and first-time observers
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Southern Taurids Meteor Shower Date: Sep 20-Nov 20 | Peak Nov 5
The 2026 Southern Taurids are a broad, low-rate fireball opportunity centered around November 5, not a one-night high-volume display.
Difficulty: Moderate
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-09-20 to 2026-11-20 (peak 2026-11-05). Use the clearest, darkest practical window near the broad early-November maximum
Visibility: A broad range of latitudes under dark skies with legal nighttime access
Impact: Improves viewing
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: moderate
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: high
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: General stargazers
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Northern Taurids Meteor Shower Date: Oct 20-Dec 10 | Peak Nov 12
The 2026 Northern Taurids form the later Taurid window, with a broad maximum around November 11-12 and favorable Moon conditions.
Difficulty: Moderate
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-10 (peak 2026-11-12). Use the clearest dark window across several nights around November 12
Visibility: A broad range of latitudes under dark skies with legal nighttime access
Impact: Improves viewing
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: moderate
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: high
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: General stargazers
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Leonids Meteor Shower Date: Nov 6-Nov 30 | Peak Nov 17
The 2026 Leonids are a normal, modest return. Weak modeled trail encounters do not support a storm or significant outburst claim.
Difficulty: Moderate
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-30 (peak 2026-11-17). After midnight through predawn; convert the UTC reference maxima for the observer location
Visibility: Both hemispheres, with local radiant altitude and darkness determining practical visibility
Impact: Improves viewing
Rarity: seasonal
Excitement: moderate
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: moderate
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: Beginners and first-time observers
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Geminids Meteor Shower Date: Dec 4-Dec 20 | Peak Dec 14
The Geminids frequently deliver dense meteor activity and are one of the best annual opportunities for casual observers and photographers.
Difficulty: Easy
Moon sensitivity: High
View event details Save event Saves on this device. Sign in for supported cross-device access. Planning details Timing: Window: 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-20 (peak 2026-12-14). Late evening through pre-dawn
Visibility: Nationwide where clouds and moon interference stay low
Impact: Special opportunity
Rarity: uncommon
Excitement: high
Timing status: fresh
Timing confidence: high
Urgency: high
Travel relevance: moderate
Who should care: Beginners and first-time observers
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