Triple conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars coming to a sky near you
October, November and December night time skies are worth watching.
On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 28, there will be a triple conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars in the eastern sky. The three planets will form a tight, 1-degree triangle. It is an easy event to enjoy with the naked eye.
The Ohio Northern University Observatory, Ada, has several fall and winter programs planned related to the nighttime skies. Those programs follow:
Friday, Oct. 30, 8-10 pm. - Public Event. "Halloween and the Moon." The full moon falls on Tuesday, Oct. 27, but it will still be bright The Taurid meteor shower peaks on the night of Nov 5-6.
Friday, Nov. 13, 8-10 pm. - Public Event. "What we learned of Pluto." The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Nov 17-18.
Friday, Dec. 11, 8-10 pm. - Public Event. "The Geminid Meteor Shower." The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of Dec 13.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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