India, Oct. 4 -- October brings cooler evenings in many parts of the world, making it a pleasant time to step outside and spend some time under the stars. The month also offers a variety of cosmic sights to add to your calendar, including fascinating lunar events and planetary encounters. Read on to learn about the major astronomical events taking place in October 2026.

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Astronomical events happening in October 2026 Saturn at Opposition (October 4) Representational image credit: ostudio/Unsplash On October 4, 2026, Saturn will be closest to Earth around 8 am EST. It will be the brightest on this day and will be visible all night. The coming days will also offer a...